Sophia Michaels
Jelly Roll, who gained fame in 2022, quickly became popular among country music enthusiasts. His candidness regarding his difficult past and jail time has resonated with many. While he openly shares personal struggles, he tends to steer clear of political discussions. Therefore, fans were shocked when he warmly greeted President-elect Donald Trump at UFC 309 in November 2024.
BREAKING: LEGENDARY SINGER JELLY ROLL JUST GREETED PRESIDENT TRUMP WITH A MASSIVE SMILE AT UFC 309!
He also greeted Elon Musk, Kid Rock, and Don Jr.
This is HUGE! pic.twitter.com/6TEIBEc8ZG
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) November 17, 2024
Although he usually avoids political comments, some online commentators assumed Jelly Roll held liberal views due to his advocacy for the opioid crisis and criminal justice reform, issues typically aligned with Democratic ideals. His critical remarks about Elon Musk’s social media platform further fueled these thoughts, as he called it “the most toxic negative app to exist ever.”
After videos surfaced of him being friendly with Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and Musk, his supporters were left puzzled. He seemed to challenge these left-leaning assumptions when he posted a picture with Musk and Kid Rock. This wasn’t the first encounter with the Trumps either; Jelly Roll was seen with Trump’s granddaughter at a UFC event earlier in July 2024. Nonetheless, he insists he has no political alliances.
Jelly Roll didn’t vote in the 2024 elections
It remains uncertain if Jelly Roll supports Donald Trump, as he did not vote for him in the 2024 elections. His inability to vote stems from his conviction as a juvenile, which stripped him of his voting rights before he was eligible to cast a ballot. When confronted on TikTok about voting for Trump, Jelly Roll cleared up the misunderstanding by stating, “I can’t vote sir — at all. lol. Nor have I ever.”
While he tries to stay away from political controversies, Jelly Roll has voiced his frustrations regarding the political treatment of felons and those dealing with addiction issues. He expressed to the Los Angeles Times in 2023 that he disagrees with how individuals like himself are treated post-rehabilitation. He emphasized that the system seems to only engage with them when it serves its purposes. Jelly Roll further reinforced his non-partisan stance during his testimony at a Senate hearing on the fentanyl crisis in January, where he professed neutrality and a lack of political alignment.
