Initially, it didn’t seem like Rod Stewart was leaning one way or another during the 2016 presidential race. However, he seemed to have a change of tune as voting for the 2016 election was quickly approaching. According to the Daily Mail, Stewart had shared some harsh words about his former friend, Donald Trump, and encouraged voters to swing a different way. Stewart shared, “Although he’s sort of a friend of mine, I don’t think he’s presidential. I don’t think he’s made to be a president.” Donald couldn’t count on a vote from his former pal, but he didn’t need it. In 2016, the former businessman was elected president of the United States.
The standing of Stewart and Donald’s rocky friendship got a little more confusing in 2018. That year, Donald’s son, Eric Trump, was seen attending one of Stewart’s concerts, per Vanity Fair. While many would think this would make the two friends again, it clearly didn’t after the “Maggie May” singer called out Donald for his actions toward climate change.
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In 2020, Stewart spoke on the “How To Wow” podcast about climate change. Amidst his rant, the musician also took a shot at his former pal, Donald. He shared, “We’re literally, I believe we’re too late. … And now with that p**** in the White House, pulling out of the Paris Accord, it’s terrible. I love America, I don’t love their president.” Safe to say, the friendship was long over.
