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11-time Grammy winner\u00a0Brandi Carlile<\/a> is not shying away from speaking her mind when it comes to politics\u00a0\u2014 a risky maneuver for an entertainer that can lead to the loss of some fans.<\/p>\n On Saturday (Feb. 21), Carlile performed a show in Minneapolis, and as soon as she came off stage, she was met by a Rolling Stone<\/em> microphone<\/a> and some questions about President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n Carlile did not hold anything back, showing sympathy for those voters in 2024 whom she feels got duped by Donald Trump’s promises.<\/p>\n “It\u2019s very clear that this administration is not interested in legal immigration, they\u2019re interested in violent theater. Violent theater and dominance over other people. I don\u2019t believe most people signed up for that.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Carlile went on to show some heart for those who voted for Trump.<\/p>\n “Even people who voted for Trump, who I\u2019m angry with, I don\u2019t think they voted for this, and I do think that they can still change their minds.”<\/p>\n According to Brandi Carlile, “So, you got f\u2013king scammed. We\u2019re living in a scammy time, that\u2019s what people do. You can\u2019t even pick up your phone without getting scammed. Doesn\u2019t mean you have to double down.”<\/p>\n She went on to say that she thinks folks who voted for Trump feel “duped” and are “feeling ashamed and embarrassed.”<\/p>\n Instead of embarrassment, Carlile wants those who feel like they were duped into voting for something that was totally different than expected to feel anger and speak up.<\/p>\n “They need to get mad and change their minds. Get past the embarrassment, get past the shame that we got duped by a con artist. Get mad enough to change your mind.”<\/p>\n Her Minneapolis concert also doubled as a benefit concert that Carlile says raised more than $600,000 for\u00a0The Advocates for Human Rights, a Minneapolis nonprofit that works to support families affected by ICE arrests, detainments and deportations in the city.<\/p>\n Country music is closely aligned with the military and with patriotism, so it’s no surprise that many top country stars are openly patriotic. But some are even more notable than others in their avid patriotism. Scroll through to see the most patriotic stars in country music.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Sterling Whitaker<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Did Brandi Carlile Say About Donald Trump Voters?<\/h3>\n
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