Kid Rock Issues Shockingly Unexpected Message to Fellow Trump Supporters [Video]

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Kid Rock has issued a bold — and unexpected — message to his fellow Trump supporters in the wake of the 2024 election.

The 53-year-old Southern rocker (real name: Bob Ritchie) has been a vocal supporter of Trump over the years, while also making headlines for brash behavior — in support of his political views — that has frequently been the subject of internet backlash.

But in a video shared to social media on Friday, November 8, the “Picture” artist not only sought to show the world the stark difference between his Kid Rock persona and who he is as Ritchie — but also to “extend an olive branch” to Harris supporters after Trump’s victory on Election Day.

Kid Rock kicks off the video by showing how he, as his musician alter-ego, reacted to Trump’s win — sauntering up to a microphone, cigar dangling from his mouth, dressed in a white MAGA hat and a bright red jumpsuit emblazoned with …