Nick Cannon Praises Trump, Calls Democrats 'Party of the KKK'

The 'Masked Singer' host made controversial political statements on his podcast.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:57pm

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In a recent episode of his podcast, Nick Cannon expressed support for President Donald Trump and claimed that the Democratic Party is the 'party of the KKK,' despite historical evidence that contradicts this belief.

Why it matters

Cannon's comments have sparked controversy and debate around the complex history of race and politics in the United States. His remarks challenge the traditional political affiliations of many celebrities and public figures.

The details

On his 'Big Drive' podcast, Cannon agreed with model Amber Rose's statement that 'Democrats don't care about Black people.' He then linked the Democratic Party to the Ku Klux Klan, saying 'People don't know that the Democrats are the party of the KKK.' Cannon also praised Trump, saying he's 'cleaning house' and 'doing what he said he was gonna do.'

  • Cannon made these comments on his podcast on March 29, 2026.

The players

Nick Cannon

An American actor, comedian, rapper, and television host, best known as the host of the reality singing competition show 'The Masked Singer.'

Amber Rose

An American model, actress, and activist who has publicly identified as a former liberal Democrat.

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who Cannon expressed support for during his podcast.

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What they’re saying

“'People don't know that the Democrats are the party of the KKK. People don't know that the Republicans are the party that freed the slaves. I mean, both you and I have some conservative views. You just a little bit more outspoken than I am. And honestly, I don't subscribe to either party. I rock with W. E. B. Du Bois, when he said there's no such thing as two parties. It's just one evil party with two different names.'”

— Nick Cannon, Podcast Host

“'Democrats don't care about Black people, and they don't care about people of color, and the Republicans do, and that's the misconception.'”

— Amber Rose, Model

The takeaway

Cannon's comments highlight the ongoing debate around the complex history of race and politics in the United States, and the ways in which public figures can challenge traditional political affiliations. His remarks have sparked controversy and discussion around the nuances of these issues.