Kelly Stafford Preach unity while defending Carrie UnderwoodControversial performance in Donald TrumpHis presidential inauguration.
Underwood, 41, He sang “America the Beautiful” at the Monday, January 20 event — a cappella, thanks to technical issues — which sparked some backlash from certain segments of the country singer's fanbase.
After sharing the Morning After podcast with Stafford, Hank WinchesterStafford said Americans should “put politics aside” and accept invitations to the White House regardless of who holds office, and Stafford echoed his sentiment.
“I'm with you,” said Stafford, wife of the Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew StaffordOne day, he said Thursday, January 23rd episode. “We just have to respect the power at hand. When they're there, you can't change it. You just have to pray that they make the right decisions for this country. You have to support them in any way you can, even if you don't like them. You just have to do it Until next semester and then we'll complain again.
“People are where they are,” she added. This is what it is.
When it comes to getting into political arguments, Kelly simply said, “I don't care enough.”
“I have a sister who I love more than life,” Kelly explained. “I would do anything for her, she's one of my favorite people. She's my favorite girl I know. She's so passionate about the president who's the president now. She'll send me stuff and I don't really click on it because it changes my algorithm.”
Kelly argued that Underwood's performance does not necessarily indicate any specific political leanings from the party American Idol winner.
“I love that I didn’t know where she stood on politics,” Kelly said. “I feel like this is amazing.”
In a statement released before her performance, Underwood stopped short of endorsing any politician or political party in explaining her decision to attend.
“I love our country and I am honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said. “I am honored to answer this call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and looking to the future.”
As for the rest of the inauguration, Kelly said she only captured bits and pieces as she was returning home from her husband's playoff game on Sunday, January 19, against the Eagles in Philadelphia — but she had her eyes on the biggest sartorial moments.
“I saw the clothes,” Kelly said. “when Melania (Trump) He came out with that hat. You know I love hats. I thought it was great.
Kelly assumed that Melania was “trying to cover her face a little bit, so if anything was said she wouldn't be able to get a reaction.”