Brian Johnson, better known as the “Liver King,” has been arrested for making terroristic threats after a series of unhinged social media posts aimed at podcast giant Joe Rogan.
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The social media influencer with 2.9 million Instagram followers was taken into custody, showcasing yet another example of how the liberal justice system selectively targets controversial figures who do not conform to mainstream narratives.
While liberals can threaten conservative figures with impunity, Johnson’s arrest raises serious questions about selective enforcement and the erosion of free speech rights.
According to multiple reports, Johnson was booked by the Austin Police Department on charges classified as a Class B Misdemeanor.
Video footage captured the moment law enforcement officers handcuffed the controversial fitness personality and placed him in a police vehicle.
The arrest came shortly after Johnson posted a series of videos challenging Rogan to a fight, though authorities have not officially confirmed whether these videos directly led to the arrest.
The confrontation between Johnson and Rogan had been brewing for some time. Rogan, who hosts one of the world’s most popular podcasts, has previously discussed Johnson’s admitted steroid use but never invited him on as a guest.
This apparent snub seems to have triggered Johnson’s increasingly erratic behavior.
BREAKING: “Liver King” Arrested for Terroristic Threat After Calling Out Joe Rogan in Bizarre Instagram Video
Brian Johnson, the controversial fitness influencer known as “Liver King,” has been arrested by Austin police and charged with Terroristic Threat after posting a wild… pic.twitter.com/Wkq2XCx5ot
— MAGAgeddon (@MAGAgeddon) June 25, 2025
In recent videos, Johnson was seen pacing and ranting while directly addressing Rogan, even attempting to bring a utility knife with him before being advised against it by his cameraman.
“Joe Rogan, I’m calling you out, my name’s Liver King. Man to man, I’m picking a fight with you. I have no training in Jiu-jitsu, you’re a black belt, you should dismantle me. But I’m picking a fight with you. Your rules, I’ll come to you, whenever you’re ready,” the Liver King stated.
Johnson rose to fame through his controversial dietary claims, which included eating raw animal organs such as liver and testicles as part of what he called an “ancestral lifestyle.”
His muscular physique and extreme eating habits garnered millions of followers, though his empire faced a serious blow when he was exposed for secretly using steroids while claiming his physique came solely from his carnivorous diet.
Johnson later admitted to using testosterone and human growth hormone, damaging his credibility but not fully diminishing his significant online following.
In addition, Netflix recently featured Johnson in a documentary about his social media and supplement empire, further elevating his profile despite the controversies surrounding his methods and claims.
Despite his admitted deception, the streaming giant’s willingness to platform Johnson shows the double standard in how media companies treat different types of controversial figures.
As the legal proceedings against Johnson unfold, many are questioning whether his arrest represents a legitimate response to genuine threats or an overreaction to inflammatory but constitutionally protected speech.
In today’s climate where the definition of “threatening” speech seems selectively applied based on political affiliation, Johnson’s case will likely become another flashpoint in the ongoing debate about free speech rights in America.
No attorney information is currently available for Johnson, and updates are expected as more information becomes available about this developing situation.
Liver King was ARRESTED in Texas after threatening @joerogan in a wild video shirtless, holding gold-plated pistols, and yelling “I’m picking a fight with you!” pic.twitter.com/AXY611IQee
— DRAXEN.TV (@DraxenTV) June 25, 2025
