Patronis: Jelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida panhandle after Trump jokes on Kimmel show
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Key Points:
- Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis declared that country musician Jelly Roll is "100% not welcome" in Florida’s Panhandle after Jelly Roll made jokes about President Donald Trump on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
- Jelly Roll’s monologue included jokes about Trump's weight, approval rating, and hosting an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., which drew criticism from Patronis, a Trump-endorsed politician.
- Patronis accused Jelly Roll of being a "token 'country' star" favored by liberals and urged him to take his "TDS" (Trump Derangement Syndrome) elsewhere.
- Democrat Gay Valimont, Patronis' opponent in the upcoming election, invited Jelly Roll to the Panhandle, emphasizing inclusivity and welcoming the musician to meet the local community.
- Jelly Roll responded to the controversy by stating that any U.S. president should be able to handle jokes along with serious issues like gas prices and healthcare.
