Kid Rock, the известний musician and outspoken supporter of Donald Trump, recently appeared on Bill Maher’s “Real Time,” leading to a discussion about his allegiance should Trump pursue a controversial third presidential term. The conversation highlighted a potential breaking point in Kid Rock’s unwavering support for the former president.
Maher initiated the discussion by expressing his unease about Trump’s repeated mentions of serving a third term, framing it as a threat to democratic norms. “What makes me a little not calm is Trump keeps joking — joking — about a third term,” Maher stated, emphasizing the potential danger behind what might be perceived as humor. “Get it, democracy is over, haha.”
Initially, Kid Rock seemed unaware of these statements, responding, “I haven’t heard that.” Maher, surprised, countered, “You haven’t heard that? He does it all the time. He does it all the time.” This exchange revealed a possible disconnect between Trump’s public pronouncements and Kid Rock’s awareness, or perhaps his interpretation, of them.
Kid Rock then downplayed the third term talk as typical Trump humor. “He likes to joke,” Kid Rock said, adding, “He is funny as (expletive). I’m telling you the guy is hilarious. He’s so fun to hang out with.” This response underscored Kid Rock’s personal affinity for Trump, valuing his humor and personality, aspects seemingly separate from political considerations.
However, Maher pressed further, questioning the seriousness of Trump’s third term rhetoric and probing for potential limits to Kid Rock’s support. “You don’t think he is serious about that?” Maher asked. When Kid Rock quickly dismissed the idea, Maher followed up with a crucial question: “If he was, would that be a break for you? Would anything make you break? If he said, I’m going to be against our constitution that we’ve had for many years, you cannot run for a third term. If he said, ‘No, I’m staying.’ Would that break you?”
Surprisingly, Kid Rock conceded that a third term bid would indeed be problematic. “Under current circumstances, if things are going the way they’ve been going along, yes,” he admitted. “If he says, ‘I’m running for a third term,’ I’d be like, ‘Whoa, whoa, pump the brakes man. Hold on a second.’” This marked a significant moment, suggesting a constitutional boundary even for one of Trump’s most ardent celebrity supporters.
Despite this expressed concern, Kid Rock’s deep-seated loyalty to Trump remained evident. When Maher summarized, “So, he could lose Kid Rock?” Rock’s response was telling: “It’d be very tough,” he stated. “Be very, very tough. Very, very tough. I’ve told you before, which is probably going to be a shock to your audience, I don’t like Trump. I (expletive) love Trump.”
Ultimately, the interview segment revealed a nuanced perspective from Kid Rock. While his admiration for Donald Trump is undeniable, a potential move to disregard constitutional term limits appears to be a genuine concern, possibly testing the strength of even his fervent support. The question remains: would this constitutional red line be enough to truly challenge Kid Rock’s allegiance to Donald Trump?
