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Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I'm 'down the middle'

Headline from KRQE Albuquerque, on the newest of 4 developments

Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, made jokes throughout the week about President Trump, causing many of his supporters to label the artist a "traitor."

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Developments in this update

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  1. Country music star takes brutal dig at Trump while hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

    Headline from NJ.com / Star-Ledger ·

  2. Jelly Roll Mocks Backlash Over Trump Jokes During Late Night Monologue

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  3. Jelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida panhandle after Trump jabs congressman said

    Headline from FOX8 WGHP ·

  4. Newest

    Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I'm 'down the middle'

    Headline from KRQE Albuquerque ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

45 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    Jelly Roll Urges Trump to Lose Weight: ‘Trust Me, You’ll Be Happy to See Your Penis Again’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The country singer is the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live this week

  2. Breitbart News

    Jelly Roll Unleashes Penis Jokes, Fat Jokes on Trump in 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Hosting Return: 'Fat Pig' (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Country music superstar Jelly Roll took on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" hosting duties on Monday and like Anthony Anderson and Rosie O'Donnell before him, the Grammy-winner reserved several minutes of his opening monologue to taking a slew scathing shots at President Donald Trump.

  3. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Country music star takes brutal dig at Trump while hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Jelly Roll referenced The Washington Post report, which stated Trump has gained about 20 pounds since the 2024 campaign.

  4. NewsBusters

    Jelly Roll on Trump at IndyCar Race: 'Normally He Only Likes His Own Race' (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Jelly Roll on Trump at IndyCar Race: 'Normally He Only Likes His Own Race' Singer/rapper Jelly Roll kicked of his week of guest hosting ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! by making sure he would get in the show’s obligatory attacks on President Trump. Reacting to the weekend’s IndyCar race in D.C.

  5. GOP Daily Brief

    Jelly Roll Launches Vulgar Attacks on President Trump During Second Hosting Stint on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ (opens GOP Daily Brief)

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    GOP Daily Brief's feed description

    There’s a particular kind of betrayal that stings worse than any attack from an obvious enemy. It’s not when the usual suspects in late-night television...

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jelly Roll Takes Jabs at Donald Trump While Guest Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    "In the last few years, I’ve lost 300 pounds. That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump," the country star quipped during the opening monologue.

  7. Newsweek

    Jelly Roll Mocks Backlash Over Trump Jokes During Late Night Monologue (opens Newsweek)

    Published

    Newsweek's feed description

    Jelly Roll said that "any U.S. president should be able to handle a few jokes."

  8. NewsBusters

    Jelly Roll Says Trump Jokes Are Your Fault: 'You Should've Voted For' Harris (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Jelly Roll Says Trump Jokes Are Your Fault: 'You Should've Voted For' Harris On Monday, Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest host Jelly Roll called President Trump a racist and told several fat jokes, which naturally led to him being criticized on the internet.

  9. Fox News

    Jelly Roll unleashes crude jokes about Trump's weight on 'Kimmel', 'from one fat pig to another' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Jelly Roll mocked Trump's weight and approval ratings while guest-hosting "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" using the Freedom 250 Grand Prix as material.

  10. BizPac Review

    Jelly Roll doubles down: Roasts Trump again after MAGA backlash (opens BizPac Review)

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    BizPac Review's feed description

    Country music star Jelly Roll did not back down on his mockery of President Donald Trump while sitting in for Jimmy Kimmel. The Jimmy Kimmel Live! host is […]

  11. HuffPost

    Florida Republican Bans Jelly Roll From District Because He Made Jokes About Trump (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    Jimmy Patronis said on social media that the singer “is 100% not welcomed to Florida’s panhandle.”

  12. Breitbart News

    Country Star Jelly Roll Tells Fans to Stop Listening to His Music If They Dislike His 'Kimmel Live!' Trump Jokes (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Country music megastar Jelly Roll told angry fans to stop listening to his music if they dislike his jabs against President Donald Trump.

  13. The Hill

    ‘Traitor’ Jelly Roll responds to backlash over Trump jokes on ‘Kimmel Live!’ (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Jelly Roll told fans threatening to stop listening to his music to “go right ahead.”

  14. The Hill

    GOP congressman: Jelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida Panhandle after Trump jabs (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) ripped country star Jason DeFord, whose stage name is Jelly Roll, after the singer’s late-night monologue made fun of President Trump’s weight, with Patronis saying the singer is no longer welcome in his Florida Panhandle district.

  15. FOX8 WGHP

    Jelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida panhandle after Trump jabs congressman said (opens FOX8 WGHP)

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    FOX8 WGHP's feed description

    Rep. Jimmy Patronis (R-Fla.) ripped country star Jason Deford, whose stage name is Jelly Roll, after the singer’s late-night monologue made fun of President Donald Trump’s weight, with Patronis saying the singer is no longer welcome in his Florida Panhandle district.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Jelly Roll Doubles Down On Savage Attack Against Donald Trump (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    ‘Any U.S. president should be able to handle a few jokes’

  17. GOP Daily Brief

    Jelly Roll Tells Conservative Fans to Stop Listening After Trump Jokes on Jimmy Kimmel Live (opens GOP Daily Brief)

    Published

    GOP Daily Brief's feed description

    There’s a pattern in country music now, and honestly, it’s exhausting. An artist claws up from nothing – rough childhood, hard roads, real struggle –...

  18. Rolling Stone

    Jelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’ (opens Rolling Stone)

    Published

    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The country singer delivered an emotional monologue while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live

  19. Louder With Crowder

    Jelly Roll sets his career on fire with what he tells his fans to do after backlash over Trump "jokes" (opens Louder With Crowder)

    Published

    Louder With Crowder's feed description

    Watch Louder with Crowder every weekday at 11:00 AM Eastern, only on Rumble Premium ! 🔥🚨 BREAKING — Jelly Roll DOUBLES DOWN, tells fans to stop listening to his music if you don’t like what he said about President Trump.

  20. NewsBusters

    Jelly Roll Backpedals After Week Of Criticism: 'I'm Pretty Down The Middle' (opens NewsBusters)

    Published

    NewsBusters's feed description

    Jelly Roll Backpedals After Week Of Criticism: 'I'm Pretty Down The Middle' After a week of criticism and accusations that he had come down with Trump Derangement Syndrome, Jimmy Kimmel Live! guest host Jelly Roll closed out the week on ABC on Thursday by attempting to backtrack and claim that “I'm …

  21. New York Post

    Jelly Roll makes rare comment on his political affiliation after Trump jokes on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Earlier this week, the singer referred to Trump as a "fat pig" while guest-hosting an episode of Jimmy Kimmel's ABC talk show.

  22. Fox News

    Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Jelly Roll walked back his apolitical stance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and revealed he plans to vote in the upcoming midterm elections this November.

  23. Breitbart News

    Jelly Roll Tears Up at Fan Backlash, Claims He's Centrist, Says He Had to 'Say What I Know Is Right' by Calling Trump a Racist Fat Pig (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Country singer Jelly Roll is backtracking and tearing up after facing harsh backlash for telling fans to stop listening to his music after his hateful jokes about President Donald Trump and MAGA voters resulted in a avalanche of criticism.

  24. KRQE Albuquerque

    Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I'm 'down the middle' (opens KRQE Albuquerque)

    Published

    KRQE Albuquerque's feed description

    Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, made jokes throughout the week about President Trump, causing many of his supporters to label the artist a "traitor."

  25. Independent Journal Review

    Jelly Roll Says He’s ‘Pretty Down the Middle’ in Candid Kimmel Exit (opens Independent Journal Review)

    Published

    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Jelly Roll used his final night as guest host of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to explain where he stands politically after spending much of his career avoiding the subject. According to Fox News , the country music star, whose…

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