“I’m not political.
“This is not a campaign trail.
This is not me telling you, ‘Yo, you should vote for this candidate.’
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He continued, “But what I will say is that, I respect the office.
This isn’t politics.
The politics, for me, is over.
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He’s the president.
“What does the military have to do with the inauguration?”
Willie D eventually inquired.
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He added, “If President Biden would’ve asked me to perform, I would’ve performed.
If Vice PresidentKamala Harriswould’ve wonand asked me to perform, I would’ve performed.”
I didn’t know that I had to agree with your political choices,” Nelly told fans.
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“If you follow what I do, this shouldn’t even be an argument.”
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He continued, “He’s the president.
Im doing this ‘cause its an honor.
I respect the office.
It dont matter who is in office.”
He added, “Performing for somebody and voting for somebody is two different things.”
Regardless, I respect the office.”
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