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Sheryl Crow has branded Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 celebration as “disgraceful and void of decency”.
The Soak Up The Sun hitmaker has been a vocal critic of the President of the United States, and she didn’t hold back as she addressed Sunday’s (14.06.26) event, which served as both Trump’s 80th birthday celebration and an early anniversary party for the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, and including UFC fights on the White House’s South Lawn.
She wrote on her Instagram Story: “To stay quiet means to turn a blind eye. And so I am saying this.
“What happened last night on the lawn of the White House was disgraceful and void of decency.
“Powerful, rich people filled the lawn to watch a violent sport that ended with a vile and racist comment. All while the average American cannot afford healthcare, gas, and cost of living.”
Sheryl also branded Trump’s administration as “corrupt”, and claimed they don’t care about their people.
She added: “Do not be fooled. This administration is corrupt and does not give a damn about the American people.
“It only cares about making money hand over fist at the expense and in spite of our democracy.
“If we continue to support this kind of distraction from reality, we are no better than them. Let’s be better, America.”
After winning his bout, champion Josh Hokit sparked outrage with his comments about former First Lady Michelle Obama.
He told Joe Rogan: “Shout out to Trump for having the balls to put on some s*** like this.
“And if I’m going to say anything, there’s only one person more incredible than the Incredible Hulk and that’s my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
“And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right America?”
The following day, UFC president Dana White insisted he “hated” the remark.
He told TIME magazine: “I understand that the Obamas are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families.
“Everyone knows my position on free speech, but I hate that kind of nonsense.”
