Kid Rock He got the party started at President-elect Trump's MAGA Victory Rally on Sunday afternoon, performing “Sweet Home Alabama” to start his set at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Followed by a performance of his 2022 track, “We The People,” which includes lyrics like “We all bleed red, bro, listen to me / It's time for love and unity,” the rocker left the stage in front of fans chanting “USA.” “.
Before the show, the singer stopped by “Fox & Friends Weekend” to talk about the palpable shift in energy he felt in the nation's capital and Hollywood.
Trump Inauguration: Carrie Underwood, Kid Rock, Jason Aldean lead the lineup
Kid Rock performed a slew of his hit songs at Donald Trump's MAGA Victory Rally on Sunday afternoon at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
“It feels like the rebirth of our nation,” the musician, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, told hosts Lawrence Jones, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade. “I felt that in the post-election UFC fight, where everyone was together, you know, walking to the ring,” he said of the championship fight that featured Trump supporters like Elon Musk and Dana White, as well as the rock singer. York City.
“There's an overwhelming feeling… I've heard it a million times, that America is back,” the “Born Free” singer explained.
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Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk and Kid Rock at their UFC championship bout in New York City on November 16, 2024, days after he won the presidential election. (Kina Bettencourt/AFP via Getty Images)
Kid Rock also talked about how he's done it since then Trump After he secured the Oval Office in November, Hollywood appeared to embrace him as the nation's leader, and less hesitant to express its support.
“Now they feel it's safe to get in the water after dipping their toes in it for four to eight years,” he joked. He added, “I mean, welcome to the party, like I said. It's better for them to be in the party than not.”
Carrie Underwood, who is known for keeping a low profile in politics, surprised some when it was announced last week that she would be performing in concert.America the BeautifulAt Trump’s inauguration, the country star said in a statement: “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.”
Jason Aldean, a longtime Trump supporter, was selected to play in the Liberty Ball as well Rapper Nelly.
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Donald Trump has appointed actors Sylvester Stallone (left), Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as his “special ambassadors” in Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Actors Sylvester StalloneMel Gibson and Jon Voight were appointed as “special ambassadors” to “the great but very troubled place, Hollywood, California” by Trump last week, and all of them either had positive things to say publicly about Trump or were supporters. Voight was also present at Sunday's rally.
Kid Rock continued: “There is a complete change in the atmosphere, there is a complete shift in everything.”
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“(People) saw what he did the first time. And when you really look at the facts and figures and how good he was, it's only going to get better from there. The feeling is all around,” he said. “Especially if you're on our side — that's critical. But I think people, all reasonable people, I feel like, you know, would understand, if only we'd get a reasonable Democrat.”
Kid Rock, a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, appears at the Republican National Convention in July. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
“It's okay… We think differently about a lot of things, but if I'm a reasonable person, I should really emphasize 'reasonable,' because Lord knows there are some fruitcakes out there.”
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