Kid Rock recently shared a message calling for unity and peace following the election results, urging Americans to put aside their political differences.
In a video posted on social media, the singer began by addressing his family, friends, and supporters. “First off, let me convey to my family, friends, and supporters that now is not the time to gloat,” Kid Rock said. “We must remember that most of our left-leaning friends are good people, who want the same things in life as we do, but simply think differently on how to get there.”
The video included scenes of small-town America, footage from his concert, and even a reference to the failed assassination attempt on President Trump in July. Rock then called for healing and unity, saying, “It is now time to be the bigger man, to extend an olive branch and unite all reasonable people of this great nation. God has blessed America, and together with President Trump, we will make America great again.”
Kid Rock started the video with a caption that read ‘election reaction,’ dressed in a flame-patterned tracksuit. He began to speak but abruptly dropped the microphone, grabbed his crotch, and flipped off the camera in a gesture that many interpreted as a symbol of defiance.
In the election, Trump defeated Kamala Harris to become the second person elected to the presidency for non-consecutive terms. Kid Rock, a long-time supporter of Trump, has been vocal about his political views.
Earlier in October, Kid Rock also made headlines for his comments about fellow Detroit rapper Eminem, who supported Harris. “I love Eminem. We’ve been friends for many years. I don’t agree with his politics, but I do give credit to him and people like Taylor Swift for standing up and not being afraid to be vocal for that in which they believe,” Kid Rock said. “Thinking differently and having the freedom to do so is what makes this country great.”