Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I'm 'down the middle'
"In the last few years, I’ve lost 300 pounds. That means I’ve lost an entire Donald Trump," the country star quipped during the opening monologue.
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4 sourcesJelly Roll Finally Addresses His Political Views: ‘Human Dignity Isn’t Republican or Democrat’
Florida Republican Bans Jelly Roll From District Because He Made Jokes About Trump
Jelly Roll Urges Trump to Lose Weight: ‘Trust Me, You’ll Be Happy to See Your Penis Again’
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7 sourcesJelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida panhandle after Trump jabs congressman said
‘Traitor’ Jelly Roll responds to backlash over Trump jokes on ‘Kimmel Live!’
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9 sourcesJelly Roll Says He’s ‘Pretty Down the Middle’ in Candid Kimmel Exit
Jelly Roll Tears Up at Fan Backlash, Claims He's Centrist, Says He Had to 'Say What I Know Is Right' by Calling Trump a Racist Fat Pig
Jelly Roll rolls away from apolitical past after Trump jokes spark MAGA and ‘snowflake’ labels
Jelly Roll makes rare comment on his political affiliation after Trump jokes on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Jelly Roll Backpedals After Week Of Criticism: 'I'm Pretty Down The Middle'
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2 articlesJelly Roll Slams Politicians On Both Sides For “Sh*t Job,” Addresses 2024 Trump Photo: “A Handshake Is Not An Endorsement”
Jelly Roll Takes Jabs at Donald Trump While Guest Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
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4 developments- Aug 25Jelly Roll Takes Jabs at Donald Trump While Guest Hosting ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
- Aug 26Jelly Roll Mocks Backlash Over Trump Jokes During Late Night Monologue
- Aug 27GOP congressman: Jelly Roll 'not welcomed' to Florida panhandle after Trump jabs
- Aug 28Jelly Roll explains political beliefs after Trump roasts: I'm 'down the middle'
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