Donald Trump Asked if Strippers Could Perform at Kid Rock's Victory Rally Concert

Singer Kid Rock reveals one of the hilarious conversations he had with former President Donald Trump in the days before a victory rally performance. The 'All Summer Long' performer was scheduled to take to the stage as hundreds of thousands flocked to the nation's capital in events leading to the swearing-in ceremony on January 20.

Ahead of his appearance, Kid Rock joked that the Secret Service had banned him from using strippers on stage. The comment got back to Trump, who took it upon himself to set the record straight. Appearing on Fox & Friends, Kid Rock recalled how he got a shock call from Trump and the First Lady Melania. "Friday morning, I got a call from the President and Melania. It was kind of mind-blowing," he said.

Trump's Lighthearted Inquiry

In a surreptitiously recorded phone call, Trump asked, "Did the Secret Service tell you that you can't use strippers?" Kid Rock said he was joking. But according to reports, Trump responded, "Ah, that's funny." The singer has been an ardent supporter of Trump, dating back to the billionaire's run in 2016. He was an outspoken and zealous fan of Trump during his candidacy, attending multiple rallies for the former president.

Kid Rock's Ongoing Political Involvement

Following Trump's victory, Kid Rock urged fans not to gloat and later met with Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi to discuss concert ticketing industry issues. Tonight, he's among a diverse lineup of performers that includes Carrie Underwood, Billy Ray Cyrus, Nelly, and the Village People. The latter band had already gotten the crowd going earlier in the evening by playing their signature tune 'Y.M.C.A.'.

Carrie Underwood Performance

Country music singer Carrie Underwood will perform 'America the Beautiful' on the steps of the U.S. Capitol as part of today's principal inauguration ceremony. The singer's involvement has sparked heated social media debate, with some negatively blasting her for performing. Against that, co-host Whoopi Goldberg chimed in and expressed no issue with Underwood doing her thing, adding she wouldn't be watching her. Goldberg also has been highly critical of Trump's policies to the point where, after he was elected, she refused to say his name.

Mixed Reactions from Performers

The Village People weighed in on their involvement with the inauguration, saying that music is about unity, not politics. The group knew that not everyone would be pleased with their decision to participate and they hoped they could play a small part in bringing the country together following a divisive election season.

Meanwhile, rapper Nelly fired back at his critics by appealing to respect for the office of the presidency. "It doesn't matter who is in office," he said. "The same way our brothers and sisters go to war to put their life on the line for whoever is in office, I can damn sure perform for whoever is in office."

A Look Back at Past Inauguration Performances

Performers at Trump's 2017 inauguration event included the Rockettes, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and America's Got Talent singer Jackie Evancho. But Aretha Franklin performed during Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009, while performers during his second inauguration in 2013 included Beyoncé and Kelly Clarkson.