Kanye West’s relationship with Donald Trump has taken another turn. Despite his past vocal support, Ye reportedly skipped Trump’s 2025 inauguration after being asked for something he wasn’t willing to give.
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Per the rapper, Trump’s team asked him to apologize once again for his comments about the Jewish community. He refused.
In a recent interview on Justin LaBoy’s podcast, parts of which were played at a GRAMMY afterparty and obtained by TMZ. Kanye expressed frustration over the pressure to apologize again.
Ye also discussed his struggles with how the media and political figures have handled his past remarks.
During the interview, Kanye jokingly claimed that he didn’t fully understand the meaning of “antisemitic.” His comments have sparked a variety of reactions, with many wondering whether his joking tone was intentional.
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He will forever be a joke, that’s what he doesn’t understand.
I applaud him for standing his ground. But we don’t want or need Kanye in politics.