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Kid Rock's White House Outfit Overshadows Trump's Ticket Scalping Crackdown

The musician's flamboyant attire drew widespread social media criticism, shifting focus away from President Trump's executive order targeting unfair ticketing practices.

U.S. President Donald Trump listens as entertainer Kid Rock speaks during an executive order signing event in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Trump has signed an executive order against ticket scalping and reforming the live entertainment ticket industry.
Donald Trump holds an executive order related to the U.S. live entertainment ticketing industry, next to Kid Rock, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., March 31, 2025. REUTERS/Leah Millis TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 31, 2025, aimed at combating ticket scalping and price-gouging in the live entertainment market.
  • Kid Rock attended the signing in a red, white, and blue outfit featuring sparkly stars, stripes, and eagles, which quickly became the center of public attention.
  • Social media users criticized Kid Rock's attire, highlighting perceived double standards in conservative reactions to formal dress in the Oval Office, referencing past criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's casual clothing.
  • The executive order was praised by industry stakeholders, including Live Nation, for addressing long-standing ticketing issues exacerbated during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2022.
  • Kid Rock, a vocal Trump supporter, commented on the order, stating that ticket markups do not benefit artists and jokingly acknowledged his own high earnings.