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Kid Rock calls out 'angry' Michelle Obama for 'snubbing' Trump’s inauguration

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Published 11:47 18 Jan 2025 GMT

Kid Rock calls out 'angry' Michelle Obama for 'snubbing' Trump’s inauguration

The singer is set to perform at Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday (January 20)

Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton

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Kid Rock has made a swipe at Michelle Obama after it was confirmed that she isn't attending Donald Trump's inauguration.

Following his historic win in November's election, Trump will be sworn into office once more on Monday (January 20) — his second time becoming president.

The businessman-turned-congressman will reportedly have a host of famous faces perform at the event, including Carrie Underwood, the Village People, and Kid Rock.

Kid Rock will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Kid Rock will perform at Donald Trump's inauguration (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

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The Village People, best known for their hit song 'Y.M.C.A.' that Trump often plays at his rallies, confirmed earlier this week that they'd be performing.

"We are announcing today that VILLAGE PEOPLE have accepted an invitation from President Elect Trump's campaign to participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with President Elect Trump," the band penned in a Facebook post.

"We know this wont make some of you happy to hear however we believe that music is to be performed without regard to politics.

"Our song Y.M.C.A. is a global anthem that hopefully helps bring the country together after a tumultuous and divided campaign where our preferred candidate lost."

They added that they want to 'bring the country together with music'.

Also speaking ahead of his scheduled performance, Kid Rock featured on Jesse Watters Primetime on Thursday (January 16), where he discussed the news that Michelle Obama will not be attending Trump's inauguration.

"She seems a little angry," the singer said of the former first lady's apparent decision not to go.

The five-time Grammy nominee went on to point out that he performed at the Youth Inaugural Ball hours after former President Barack Obama was first sworn into office in 2009, despite not having voted him.

“I would kindly remind her that years back when Obama was first elected, I did not vote for him," Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, said.

"But they asked me to play the inauguration. And I played it and I went."

Former first lady Michelle Obama won't be there to see Trump sworn into office (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Former first lady Michelle Obama won't be there to see Trump sworn into office (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

"I had a good time," the singer went on. "I went out of respect for the president so I would kindly remind Michelle about that."

Michelle is thought to be the only former first ladies who will not be in attendance on Monday.

As per NBC News, Joe and Jill Biden, Bill and Hillary Clinton, and George W. and Laura Bush are expected to be there.

A handful of foreign leaders have also reportedly been invited.

UNILAD have approached Michelle's reps in light of Kid Rock's remarks.

Featured Image Credit: Fox News/Kevin Dietsch - Pool/Getty Images

Topics: Politics, Donald Trump, Celebrity, Music, News, US News

Niamh Shackleton
Niamh Shackleton

Niamh Shackleton is an experienced journalist for UNILAD, specialising in topics including mental health and showbiz, as well as anything Henry Cavill and cat related. She has previously worked for OK! Magazine, Caters and Kennedy.

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