Rapper Nelly defended his decision to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Liberty Inaugural Ball, stating that he respects the office of the presidency regardless of who holds it. Nelly emphasized that performing for the president is different from voting and highlighted the sacrifice of military personnel who protect the country.
at President-elect Donald Trump ’s Liberty Inaugural Ball on Monday amid backlash from social media users.
Nelly said that it’s “an honour” for him to “perform for the president of the United States, regardless of who is in office”.Vice President Kamala HarrisAfter Dennis asked him directly if he is a “Trump supporter,” Nelly responded, “I support the office. I support the president of the United States, regardless of who’s in office. Regardless, I respect the office.”
The Dilemma musician admitted that he’s not saying that Trump “ain’t got some fucked up ways,” but told Dennis that “performing for somebody and voting for somebody is two different things.”Elsewhere in the interview, Nelly, who said he grew up on a military base and has multiple family members who served, compared his forthcoming performance to that of military soldiers protecting their country.
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