Nicole Scherzinger apologizes for apparently endorsing MAGA

Nicole Scherzinger “profoundly” apologized on Friday for appearing to support Donald Trump after facing major backlash online.

On Thursday, the singer responded to Russell Brand’s Instagram post promoting a red MAGA-themed baseball cap with the words “Make Jesus First Again” with the since-deleted comment: “Where can I get that hat?”

People quickly interpreted this as support for Trump, who put forward the slogan “Make America Great Again.” A brand that has been in the news this week due to additional historical allegations of sexual abusebecame ardent Trump supporter.

In a statement posted to her Instagram Story on Friday, Scherzinger wrote: “I deeply apologize for the pain my recent interactions with certain social media posts have caused. I made the mistake of commenting on these posts by not recognizing that they could easily be interpreted as politically motivated, and I apologize to anyone who understandably came to that conclusion.”

She continued: “There are a lot of assumptions being made that do not reflect who I am, what I stand for or who I voted for. Many of the marginalized communities who feel hurt and disturbed by the results of the presidential election are the people I care about the most. I support them, as I always have, throughout my life and career.”

The Pussycat Dolls singer continued: “Like so many others, in times of adversity and uncertainty, I turn to my faith. I believed that the posts I participated in were intended to encourage people to choose love and faith—“Putting Jesus First.” To me, Christ represents peace, compassion, hope and most of all, unconditional love, especially for those who feel it least right now.”

Scherzinger concluded: “I come from a place of love and will always support the values ​​that bring us together. It is important that we come together with compassion and love each other more than ever.”

The actress and singer is currently playing Norma Desmond in the well-reviewed Broadway production of Sunset Boulevard, and it is believed she could earn her first Tony nomination. More than one X user wrote on Thursday that the apparent revelation that she is a Trump fan has dampened their desire to catch her on Broadway.

“Learning that Nicole Scherzinger is a Trumper today doesn’t upset me because I don’t really care about her. But, strangely enough, I just don’t feel like watching “Sunset Boulevard” anymore,” one person said. tweeted.

For his part, Brand denied allegations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse made by several women from the past September.

However, when extensive allegations were made as part of the Channel 4 investigation, the Take Him to the Greek star was quickly dropped by his agent and management company, as well The BBC removed all television series in which he appeared. from their platforms.