Jelly Roll Jokes He Got in ‘More Trouble’ Than Rosie O’Donnell for Roasting President Donald Trump
Jelly Roll said he has no regrets and will keep speaking his truth after Fox News criticism and MAGA backlash over jokes about Trump.
- On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, guest host Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, faced backlash after mocking President Donald Trump during his opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
- Conservative commentators, including Fox News host Watters, criticized the singer for his comments, with some accusing the performer of losing his 'backbone' and alienating his audience by targeting the president.
- During Wednesday's monologue, Jelly Roll doubled down on his comments, telling the audience he does not care if listeners stop supporting his music because he 'will keep speaking his truth.'
- Responding to the outrage, the musician joked that he hoped to inspire Trump to lose weight, adding, 'If I can lose all that weight, he can too.'
- Addressing his political stance, the former felon stated he is neither Democrat nor Republican, refuting claims of joining Hollywood and noting he would have joked about Vice President Kamala Harris as well.
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Country Star Jelly Roll Told Trump Supporters to Stop Listening to His Music
Country star Jelly Roll has a message for Donald Trump supporters who no longer want to listen to his music: Go right ahead. The singer delivered that response Tuesday while guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live!, one night after his jokes about the president sparked an angry reaction from conservative viewers and some of his own fans. Those fans weren’t upset about a new album, a canceled concert or a change in Jelly Roll’s sound. They were Trump sup…
Jelly Roll Doubles Down After Mocking President Trump on Jimmy Kimmel: Tells MAGA Fans to “GO RIGHT AHEAD” and Stop Listening to His Music * The Gateway Pundit * by Jim Hᴏft
Country music artist Jelly Roll, the same tattooed “redemption” act who once lit up like a kid on Christmas when he met President Donald Trump, has now told his own fans to get lost if they don’t like him punching down at the President from Jimmy Kimmel’s Hollywood desk. The post Jelly Roll Doubles Down After Mocking President Trump on Jimmy Kimmel: Tells MAGA Fans to “GO RIGHT AHEAD” and Stop Listening to His Music appeared first on The Gateway…
Jelly Roll Fires Back at Angry Trump Fans
Country music star Jelly Roll recently stepped in as host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and devoted a substantial portion of his opening monologue to pointed criticism of President Donald Trump. Jelly Roll made penis and fat jokes about Trump that many people found tasteless. Trump supporters online accused him of selling out and pledged to boycott the music. Responding to backlash from Trump supporters, Jelly Roll said, “Some folks online were upset th…
Jelly Roll does not hold back on Donald Trump: 'The President's full of sh*t'
U.S. President Donald Trump dances after speaking during an event at Verst Logistics on March 11, 2026, in Hebron, Ky. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)This week, country music superstar Jelly Roll is filling in for Jimmy Kimmel as the late-night host on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! – and he has not been shy about targeting United States President Donald Trump. During his first appearance on the show, Jelly Roll had some harsh comments for Tru…
Jelly Roll's Controversial Remarks on Kimmel Spark MAGA Anger
Country artist Jelly Roll's recent hosting stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live! has stirred frustration among MAGA supporters. His jabs at President Trump have been perceived as a betrayal by many fans. The post Jelly Roll’s Controversial Remarks on Kimmel Spark MAGA Anger appeared first on News Addicts.
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