Jelly Roll Sparks Backlash Over 4 Nights of Trump Jabs on Jimmy Kimmel Live

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 4

Jelly Roll drew anger from country fans and Trump supporters after using his Aug. 24-27 guest-host run on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to mock President Trump and question his record.
One line that fueled the backlash compared Trump’s appearance at Washington’s Freedom 250 Grand Prix to liking "his own race," while other jokes targeted his poll numbers and weight.
The 41-year-old singer had previously stressed he was not political after criticism for meeting then-President-elect Trump at a 2024 UFC event, making the new comments look like a reversal to critics.
Jelly Roll later hit back by telling offended listeners to delete his music, widening the dispute beyond the late-night monologue itself.
The reaction is being framed by conservative commentators as another culture-war flashpoint that could energize Republican voters ahead of this year’s midterm elections.