Jelly Roll Mocks Backlash Over Trump Jokes During Late Night Monologue

Country music star Jelly Roll mocked backlash over his jokes about President Donald Trump during a late-night monologue on Monday's Jimmy Kimmel Live!. While addressing his own 300-pound weight-loss, Jelly Roll joked about Trump's weight, saying he had "lost an entire Donald Trump." He suggested that many Americans might want to shed weight too, given Trump's low approval ratings.

Jelly Roll also joked about Trump's fitness, saying, "From one fat pig to another, take it from me that physical fitness is very important. Trust me, you'll be happy to see your penis again." Some Trump-supporting accounts condemned his jokes, branding him a "traitor" and accusing him of abandoning his blue-collar image.

Responding to criticism, Jelly Roll stated that any U.S. president should be able to handle a few jokes. He dismissed fans threatening to stop listening to his music, saying, "Go right ahead." The singer also expressed amusement at a headline claiming his jokes had "stunned" viewers. As someone who has lost 300 pounds, lost his criminal record, and won Grammys, Jelly Roll found it strange to be the subject of such reactions.