Nick Cannon Launches Scathing Attack on Democrats While Endorsing Trump's Agenda
In a provocative new interview, actor and rapper Nick Cannon has delivered a blistering critique of the Democratic Party, describing it as "the party of the KKK," while simultaneously offering enthusiastic praise for former President Donald Trump's policies and initiatives. The remarks were made during a recently released episode of his web series Big Drive, where Cannon interviewed model and vocal Trump supporter Amber Rose while driving through California in a topless Chevrolet K5 Blazer.
Historical Claims and Political Realignments
Cannon asserted, "People don't know that Democrats are the party of the KKK. People don't know that Republicans are the party that freed the slaves." These statements contain elements of historical accuracy, as the Ku Klux Klan, formed after the Civil War to terrorise freed Black Americans, initially received strong backing from Southern Democrats. However, by the 1920s, membership was reportedly divided between both major parties. President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, was indeed a Republican, though neither party closely resembles its historical roots today due to significant political realignments during the Civil Rights era.
During the conversation, Amber Rose reinforced this perspective, stating, "Democrats don't care about Black people. They don't care about people of color, and the Republicans do. And that's a misconception." Cannon responded with full agreement, highlighting a shared scepticism toward traditional party loyalties.
Praise for Trump's Policies and Immigration Programme
Despite clarifying that he does not "subscribe" to either major party and paraphrasing W. E. B. Du Bois by calling them "one evil party with two different names," Cannon expressed strong support for Donald Trump. He declared, "I f*** with Trump. He [is] doing what he said he was gonna do... We got the Gulf of America now," referencing Trump's executive order that rebranded the Gulf of Mexico.
Cannon also lauded Trump's Gold Card programme, an immigrant investor initiative that offers wealthy foreigners a fast-track to permanent residency for a substantial fee. He colourfully remarked, "He's like the club, charging a $5 million dollar bottle service fee to get into the country." This programme has been controversial, with critics arguing it prioritises wealth over merit in immigration processes.
Personal Revelations and Shared Conservative Views
The interview took a personal turn as Cannon acknowledged common ground with Rose, confessing, "Both you and I have some conservative views, you're just a little bit more outspoken about it than I am." Rose, who described herself as a "former liberal" disillusioned by media portrayals of Trump, delivered a speech at the 2024 Republican National Convention where she claimed, "I realized Donald Trump and his supporters don't care if you're Black, white, gay or straight. It's all love."
Despite residing in liberal stronghold Los Angeles, Rose confirmed she has no plans to relocate, citing her children's connections to their fathers. The conversation then shifted to family matters, with Cannon noting he has twelve children with six different women, prompting Rose to joke about seeking a "third baby daddy," to which Cannon replied, "Don't threaten me with a good time."
This interview underscores the complex and often contentious nature of political allegiances in contemporary America, with Cannon's comments reigniting debates about historical party identities and modern policy preferences.
