‘Traitor’ Jelly Roll responds to backlash over Trump jokes on ‘Kimmel Live!’

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Trending on The Hill - August 27, 2026

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(NewsNation) — Singer Jelly Roll’s stint guest hosting a late-night talk show has angered supporters of President Trump.

The music artist, whose real name is Jason DeFord, laughed at the backlash over jokes he made about Trump on Monday while hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”

“Any U.S. president should be able to handle a few jokes, right?” he said on Tuesday’s episode.

The “Hands Up” singer made jabs at the president’s weight on Monday, while also poking fun at himself over his 300-pound weight........

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