As the election approaches, the Democrats and legacy media have been in full force, pushing a relentless campaign to demonize former President Donald Trump. Whether it’s misinterpreting Trump or twisting his running mate JD Vance’s words, their goal seems clear: make Trump and his allies look as bad as possible. But when someone like Elton John, a global superstar, has something positive to say about Trump, it’s bound to send the media into a tailspin.
During a recent interview with Variety, Elton John was asked about Trump’s use of his iconic song “Rocket Man” to describe North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The interviewer was clearly hoping to get some negative response from John, prefacing his question by stating, “I know you’re not a supporter of Donald Trump.” It sounded like a setup for Elton to bash Trump, but what came next likely left the media scrambling.
“I laughed. I thought that was brilliant. I just thought, ‘Good on ya, Donald!’ I am the Rocket Man. Donald’s always been a fan of mine, and he’s been to my concerts many, many times. I mean, I’ve always been friendly towards him, and I thank him for his support. When he did that, I just thought it was hilarious. It made me laugh,” John said.
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Elton John on his reaction to Donald Trump calling Kim Jong Un “Little Rocket Man”: “I laughed, I thought that was brilliant… I’ve always been friendly toward him, and I thank him for his support. When he did that, I just thought it was hilarious.” https://t.co/QXV9VqAtuT pic.twitter.com/MNhsNzFwlR
— Variety (@Variety) September 7, 2024
When he was told that Trump had even given Kim Jong Un one of his CDs, Elton found it amusing, saying the “Rocket Man” nickname was a “light moment” and “fun.” His reaction was refreshingly normal, void of the hyperbole we’ve come to expect from many celebrities.
In a time when it seems every public figure is expected to denounce Trump in the most dramatic fashion possible, Elton John’s response stands out. He didn’t take the bait, didn’t indulge in any demonization, and even acknowledged a friendly history with the former president. How shocking for the left-leaning media, who are now likely scrambling to spin this into something it’s not.
Elton John, unlike many of Trump’s former celebrity “friends” who turned against him to join the anti-Trump bandwagon, doesn’t go there. He stood by his humor, and good for him. He’s far too big to cancel, but you can expect a few left-wing heads to explode, especially when he refers to Trump as “Donald” and admits they’ve been friendly in the past. That kind of normalcy doesn’t fit the narrative the media has been working so hard to craft.
It’s moments like these that remind us not everyone is ready to hop on the Trump-hate train, and it’s almost a relief to see a celebrity have a simple, human reaction to something Trump-related without going overboard.
