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Rod Stewart Breaks Ties with Donald Trump, Delivers Blunt Statement
British rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has made headlines with his candid remarks about his former neighbor and acquaintance, Donald Trump. Stewart, who previously maintained a friendly relationship with Trump while living near him in Florida, now openly disavows any personal friendship with the former U.S. President, citing significant changes in Trump’s character since he entered the White House.
Rod Stewart’s Changing View on Donald Trump
Discussing his past connection with Donald Trump in a recent Radio Times interview, Stewart revealed that while he once valued Trump’s outgoing personality, his opinion shifted dramatically after Trump’s tenure as president. “I’m not a great fan of Trump. I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house—we’re neighbours in Florida. I live literally half a mile away… We’re both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He’s always been a bit of a man’s man. I liked him for that,” Stewart explained. However, he also stated that Trump "didn’t, as far as I’m concerned, treat women very well,” and added, “since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn’t know.”
Stewart further clarified there is a definitive “deal breaker” in their relationship. He openly criticized Trump’s continued support of arms sales to Israel, saying, “As long as he’s selling arms to the Israelis – and he still is. How’s that war ever gonna stop?” By this measure, Stewart says he “can’t count him as a friend anymore.”
A Public Roast and Social Commentary
The British singer has not shied away from using his platform to mock Trump. During a recent Las Vegas show, Stewart highlighted Trump’s much-mocked appearance, displaying a large projection of Trump’s face as his skin tone transitioned from pale to a deep, unmistakable hue of orange. The stage display carried a massive caption referencing Trump’s own controversial remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris and her background, with Stewart quipping about Trump’s "sudden" change to being an "Orange person”—a jab that doubled as critique both of Trump’s style and his comments on identity.
On social media, Stewart continued this theme by posting a photo grid showing Trump’s evolving complexion, captioning, “I didn’t know he was Orange until a number of years ago, when he happened to turn Orange. I respect either one, but he obviously doesn’t because all of a sudden he made a turn and he went — he became an Orange person. I think somebody should look into that.” This direct lampooning echoes Stewart’s more serious disappointment in Trump’s policies and behavior, especially regarding social justice and international affairs. Stewart’s post directly mirrored Trump’s controversial comments at the National Association of Black Journalists convention, where Trump falsely suggested that Harris only recently began to identify as Black, despite always having promoted her background.
Stewart Backs Other Leaders, Distance from Trump
Besides mocking Trump’s public persona, Stewart has also weighed in on international politics. Showing strong support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Stewart praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for welcoming Zelensky to Number 10 Downing Street and emphasized continued support for Ukraine. This contrasts sharply with his views on Trump, whom he has called a “monster” since Trump’s political career began. Stewart’s comments underscore his broader disapproval of Trump’s international and domestic policies, particularly in areas of war, race, and diplomacy.
The high-profile break between Stewart and Trump not only reflects the evolving political landscape but also highlights how public figures use their influence to comment on international issues. For more about Stewart’s recent political statements, readers can see his Instagram commentary and related news coverage, as well as read about Rod Stewart’s public critiques of world leaders on sites like AOL’s entertainment news and GB News coverage on recent Trump-Zelensky confrontations.
Fans interested in Stewart’s wider activism, satire, and opinions can follow his official Instagram for direct posts and more public statements, or read detailed coverage in sources like Radio Times’ exclusive interviews with the iconic singer.
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This article summarizes Stewart’s blistering critique of his former friend Donald Trump, providing context from Stewart’s interviews, live performances, and social media activity, while linking readers directly to trustworthy and relevant sources for further reading.
