This might surprise a lot of people, but Elton John has repeatedly had President Trump’s back. No, he’s not a full-blown MAGA supporter, but he’s not taking the opportunity to trash President Trump despite the MSM trying desperately to get him to do so. Quite the contrary actually! Just this week he went on record saying President Trump has the chance to go down as one of the greatest of all time: Pop icon Elton John revealed how he believes Donald Trump could become “one of the greatest presidents in history.” https://t.co/GWbPQYBTHI — Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) December 1, 2025 From Breitbart: The “Rocketman” singer revealed to Variety that Trump ending the AIDS epidemic could solidify his place in history. He also appreciated bipartisan support for that cause. “Lindsey Graham said it was the best bang for your buck you could possibly get,” John said of a delegation he led to South Africa. “The bipartisan thing makes common sense. To see us come so far with the medical and scientific advances, and to think this is the only disease that can be completely cured in one’s lifetime,” he continued. “President Trump has maybe solved the peace problem. If he wants to go down as one of the greatest presidents in history … if he ended AIDS, that would really be a feather in his cap.” While Elton John never endorsed the president and even declined to sing at his 2016 inauguration despite their longterm friendship, the singer previously said he found it funny that the president nicknamed North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un as “Little Rocket Man” – a reference to his iconic song. “I laughed. I thought that was brilliant. I just thought, ‘Good on you, Donald.’ I’ve always been friendly toward him and I thank him for his support,” John said. The singer later clarified on Instagram that his words were taken out of context, saying he appreciated the president’s love for his music. “Part of an interview I gave … is being taken out of context and falsely misconstrued as a personal endorsement of Donald Trump,” John wrote. “It’s not. I was simply acknowledging the fact that Trump has long been a fan of my music, and that historically he’s been very kind to me about that.” Here is the video clip they are referencing above (which was from September 2024): Elton actually has quite the history of surprising people by doing the opposite of what they might expect from him. When Eminem was under fire for using the word “fag” and “faggot”, it was actually Elton John who came to his defense: My senior in high school Eminem got called homophobic for saying “FAG” so he performed Stan with Elton John. pic.twitter.com/Ji7pu4VcEZ — KEEM (@KEEMSTAR) September 1, 2018 Eminem’s Homophobia Controversy Eminem faced intense backlash, particularly from LGBTQ+ advocacy groups like GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation), primarily for the use of homophobic slurs, including “faggot,” in his lyrics. The Lyrics: The controversy peaked around the release of his album The Marshall Mathers LP in 2000, which contained lyrics critics deemed violent and hateful toward gay people. A frequently cited line came from the song “Criminal”: “My words are like a dagger with a jagged edge, that’ll stab you in the head, whether you’re a fag or lez…” His Defense: Eminem often defended his work by claiming that the hateful lyrics were expressions of his alter-ego, Slim Shady, or were not meant to specifically target homosexuals but were used as a general insult, and that the lines were often misinterpreted or taken out of context. The Elton John Duet The surprise performance with Sir Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards in February 2001 was a powerful and controversial statement meant to address the criticism. The Performance: Eminem and Elton John performed Eminem’s hit song, “Stan.” Elton John, who is openly gay and a major LGBTQ+ icon, played the keyboard and sang the chorus (originally sampled from Dido’s song “Thank You”). The Statement: This collaboration was highly unexpected and seen by many as Eminem’s way of publicly refuting the claims of homophobia. The duo’s appearance, which ended with them embracing and holding hands, sent a clear message to the media and his critics. Elton’s Perspective: Elton John defended his decision, stating he was a big fan of Eminem’s music and wanted to “rather tear down walls between people than build them up.” He noted that if he thought Eminem was genuinely hateful, he wouldn’t have participated. Aftermath and Relationship The performance did not fully silence all critics, but it significantly changed the narrative around Eminem. Crucially, the duet forged a genuine and lasting friendship between the two artists. Friendship: Eminem and Elton John have remained close friends. Elton John has been a consistent source of moral support for Eminem, including helping him with his struggles with sobriety. Continued Support: Years later, Elton John continued to publicly defend Eminem, even jokingly revealing that Eminem sent him and his husband, David Furnish, an unconventional wedding gift—a pair of diamond cock rings—which Elton said was proof that Eminem was not the homophobe he was made out to be. And now let’s end with Rocket Man, live: Elton John – Rocket Man (Live Aid 1985)pic.twitter.com/w9toJE1MyA — Ladytron Fan Account (@Lady_FanAccount) December 1, 2025 Great song!