Jelly Roll Addresses Criticism Over Meeting Donald Trump at UFC Event

The country singer defended his interaction with the president-elect, emphasizing respect for the office regardless of political views.

Jelly Roll met President-elect Donald Trump at the UFC 309 event in November and later defended the encounter on his wife Bunnie XO's podcast, 'Dumb Blonde.'
The singer expressed excitement about meeting Trump, describing the moment as 'powerful' and stating he would have done the same for any sitting or elected president.
Jelly Roll clarified that he is not politically active or aligned, emphasizing that he was raised to respect the presidency as 'the hardest job in the world.'
Trump praised Jelly Roll's 2020 ballad 'Save Me' during their brief exchange, telling the artist he was 'doing incredible things.'
The singer dismissed backlash over the meeting, saying he does not let criticism affect him and that meeting the president-elect was a memorable experience.