Jelly Roll's Political Joke Backfires | Panama City Beach News

Jelly Roll sparked a firestorm after joking on Jimmy Kimmel Live! about Donald Trump’s weight, comparing his own 300-pound weight loss to “an entire Donald Trump,” then linking it to Trump’s low approval ratings. Florida Rep. Jimmy Patronis responded by banning Jelly Roll from his district, calling him a liberal token and threatening to avoid his tour bus. Jelly Roll shrugged it off, saying he expected more heat from Trump than Rosie O’Donnell—and that any president should handle jokes. Behind the controversy: Jelly Roll’s raw backstory—including a juvenile robbery conviction, drug charges, and a pardon by Tennessee’s governor—along with his heartfelt advocacy against the fentanyl crisis, where he shares stories of loss at concerts to raise awareness and comfort fans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/54ca20c08941661f