Jelly Roll addresses speculation about his politics after Trump joke
The Seattle Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jelly Roll addressed political backlash on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" after making jokes about President Trump, clarifying that his humor was his own and not influenced by the show's writers.
- He stated that while he leans left on some issues, he considers himself politically moderate, emphasizing his identity as a Christian, country singer, farmer, and bow hunter.
- The singer reflected on his Grammy moment where he avoided discussing politics, explaining his fear that any statement would be overly politicized.
- Jelly Roll, who regained voting rights in March after felony convictions, committed to voting in the upcoming midterms but did not disclose his candidate preference.
- He highlighted that human dignity, compassion, and mercy transcend political parties, focusing on shared pain and healing beyond partisan divides.
