Renowned music icon Kid Rock, born Robert James Ritchie, recently engaged in an expansive dialogue with Glenn Beck, co-founder of Blaze Media.
The conversation, as reported by Blaze News, spanned a multitude of topics, from the current political landscape in America to the intriguing world of rodeo clowns.
Kid Rock, a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump, spent a significant portion of the discussion reflecting on the prevailing political climate in the United States. He expressed his unwavering support for Trump, whom he regards as a seasoned "business guy."
Kid Rock reminisced about the moment Trump announced his presidential candidacy in 2015, stating, "The America of business has sucked for decades and decades. It's like, let somebody who knows how to run a business get in there." He further revealed that he endorsed Trump, believing in his business acumen.
Kid Rock also shared his political evolution, noting that he once identified as socially liberal and fiscally conservative. However, the issue of transgenderism prompted a shift in his political perspective. He expressed his belief that the issue had become too extreme, stating, "I was like, these people are just nuts!" Despite his views, Kid Rock emphasized his willingness to engage in political discourse with anyone, provided they remain "reasonable."
In a surprising revelation, Kid Rock disclosed his plans to bridge the political divide by introducing Trump to Bill Maher, a prominent left-leaning commentator and staunch critic of Trump. He stated, "I'm actually going to try to unite this country, and ... at the end of the month, I'm taking Bill Maher to the White House for dinner." Kid Rock underscored that this meeting is more about fostering unity than resolving political differences. He suggested that the gathering could serve as a starting point for finding common ground, stating, "We just gotta start somewhere."
According to Kid Rock, the unconventional idea of him, Trump, and Maher sharing a meal at the White House has already received Trump's approval. He quoted Trump as saying, "Yeah, do it. Let's do it." Blaze News reported that neither the White House nor Maher's representative responded to requests for comment.
The conversation between Kid Rock and Beck also delved into the realm of traditional American culture, with a particular focus on the allure of the American West. Beck, a Washington state native, asserted, "There's something about the West that is American unlike any other place." Kid Rock concurred, highlighting the iconic status of the rugged cowboy in American culture. He stated, "It's kind of embedded in our culture, and America owns that, you know, cowboy culture."
Raised in a rural area north of Detroit, Kid Rock has embraced the cowboy persona, even partnering with the Professional Bull Riders league to present Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo, a novel rodeo event during the PBR World Finals. Both Kid Rock and Beck agreed on the "badass" nature of the rodeo lifestyle, with Kid Rock describing it as "one of the toughest sports."
Beck shared an anecdote about his newfound respect for rodeo clowns, stating, "I remember I was on CNN, and I used to call myself a rodeo clown: 'I'm just a rodeo clown' until ... the president of the Rodeo Clown Association wrote to me and said, 'Do you know what rodeo clowns do?' And I'm like, 'OK, you're right. You're right.' I mean, it is really badass."
The wide-ranging discussion also touched on other topics, including Cybertrucks, Diddy, issues with Ticketmaster, and the potential role of Generation X in saving America from what Kid Rock referred to as the "pussification of America."
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