Kid Rock got the party going at President-elect Trump's MAGA victory rally Sunday afternoon by playing “Sweet Home Alabama” to kickstart his set at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
This was followed by a performance of 2022's iconic song “We the People,” which includes lyrics such as “We all bleed red, brothers, listen up/It's time for love and unity.” The rocker then left the stage as fans chanted “USA!” . ”
Ahead of her performance, the singer stopped by “Fox & Friends Weekend” to talk about the palpable energy shift she's felt in the nation's capital and Hollywood.
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Kid Rock performed a number of his hits at Donald Trump's MAGA victory rally at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Sunday afternoon. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
“This feels like the rebirth of our country,” the musician, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, told hosts Lawrence Jones, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhart and Brian Kilmeade. “It was like that at the UFC fight after the election, everybody walking to the ring together,” he said of the championship fight, which included Rocker as well as Trump supporters like Elon Musk and Dana White. Ta. York City.
“There's this overwhelming feeling…you've heard it a million times, America is back,” the “Born Free” singer explained.
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Donald Trump speaks with Elon Musk and Kid Rock during the UFC Championship in New York City on November 16, 2024, just days after winning the presidential election. (Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images)
Kid Rock also talked about how Hollywood has become less reluctant to embrace President Trump as the nation's leader and show support since he secured the Oval Office in November. .
“After four to eight years of dipping their toes in the water, they now feel safe going into the water,” he joked. “So, like I said, welcome to the party. It's better to have them in than not,” he added.
Carrie Underwood, known for being an outcast from politics, surprised some people last week when it was announced that she would perform “America the Beautiful” at President Trump's inauguration. “I love my country, so I'm honored to be asked to sing at the inauguration.''I'm thrilled to be a part of the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event.''Nation's Superstar said in a statement.
Longtime Trump supporter Jason Aldean and rapper Nelly were also selected to perform at the Liberty Ball.
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President Donald Trump has appointed actors Sylvester Stallone (left), Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as “special ambassadors” to Hollywood. (Getty Images)
Actors Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight were appointed by President Trump last week as “special ambassadors” to “the great but very troubled state of Hollywood, California,” but all have not made any public appearances. Either they spoke favorably about President Trump or were supporters of President Trump. Voight also attended Sunday's rally.
“The atmosphere completely changed, everything completely changed,” Kid Rock continued.
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”[People] It was the first time I saw what he did. And when you really look at the facts and figures and how great it was, it only gets better from there. That emotion is everywhere,” he said, “especially when you're on our side, it goes through the roof. But people, all rational people understand. I think, if we had gotten rational Democrats.”
Kid Rock, a longtime supporter of Donald Trump, was pictured performing at the Republican National Convention in July. (Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images)
“Well, okay…we have different ideas about a lot of things, but if you're a reasonable person, and I really want to stress that I'm “rational,” the Lord Because I know there's some fruitcake out there. ”
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