Nick Cannon Labels Democrats as the ‘KKK Party’ While Praising Trump’s Policies
Nick Cannon has ignited controversy by branding Democrats as the "party of the KKK" while expressing admiration for President Donald Trump, particularly highlighting his $5 million Gold Card initiative aimed at wealthy foreign investors seeking U.S. residency.
During a recent episode of his web show Big Drive, Cannon engaged in a spirited discussion with model Amber Rose, a vocal supporter of Trump. As they drove through California in a convertible Chevrolet K5 Blazer, Rose asserted, “Democrats don’t care about Black people. They don’t care about people of color, and the Republicans do. And that’s a misconception.”
Cannon quickly aligned himself with her sentiment, stating, “I agree with you 100 percent. People don’t know that Democrats are the party of the KKK. People don’t know that Republicans are the party that freed the slaves.”
While these assertions have historical roots—originating from the post-Civil War era when the KKK was supported by Southern Democrats—it's important to note that the political landscape has shifted significantly since then. By the 1920s, membership in the KKK was nearly evenly split between both parties, as noted in various historical analyses. President Abraham Lincoln, who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, was indeed a Republican, yet today’s political affiliations have evolved considerably due to shifts during the Civil Rights Movement.
Later in their conversation, Cannon distanced himself from strict party allegiance, stating he doesn’t “subscribe” to either major party. Echoing sentiments from W. E. B. Du Bois, he remarked that both Republicans and Democrats represent “one evil party with two different names.”
Nonetheless, he unabashedly declared, “I f*** with Trump,” praising the president for fulfilling his promises. “He [is] doing what he said he was gonna do…We got the Gulf of America now,” Cannon said, referencing Trump’s executive order from January that rebranded the Gulf of Mexico.
Cannon also praised Trump’s Gold Card program, which offers a costly expedited route to permanent residency for investors. “He’s like the club, charging a $5 million dollar bottle service fee to get into the country,” he quipped.
As their conversation progressed, Cannon acknowledged shared conservative views with Rose, who had previously spoken at the 2024 Republican National Convention. “Both you and I have some conservative views; you’re just a little bit more outspoken about it than I am,” he admitted.
Rose described her transformation from a “former liberal” to someone who now embraces Trump after conducting her own research. During her RNC speech, she stated: “I realized Donald Trump and his supporters don’t care if you’re Black, white, gay or straight. It’s all love. And that’s when it hit me: these are my people. This is where I belong.”
Despite residing in Los Angeles—a city known for its liberal stance—Rose expressed no intention of leaving. “I have my kids here,” she explained, referring to her two children from different relationships. “I would never take my children away from their dads.”
Cannon chimed in about his own family situation, revealing he has 12 children with six different women. Rose playfully responded, “I’m next; I need a third baby daddy.” To which Cannon replied with humor: “Don’t threaten me with a good time.”
