Television personality and host Nick Cannon openly shared his political perspectives during a recent episode of his online talk show, “Big Drive,” which aired on Friday, March 28. The discussion, featuring model and media personality Amber Rose, delved into American politics, the administration of President Donald Trump, and the historical records of the nation’s major political parties.
The conversation began with Rose articulating her stance. "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," she stated directly. Cannon immediately affirmed his agreement, responding, "I agree with you 100 percent." He elaborated on his perspective by referencing historical political alignments, noting, "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."
Cannon acknowledged that both he and Rose hold views that lean conservative, remarking, "I mean, both you and I have some conservative views. You just a little bit more outspoken than I am." Despite these leanings, Cannon clarified that he does not align with either major political party. "And honestly, I don’t subscribe to either party," he told Rose. "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." This statement referred to a 1956 essay by Du Bois published in The Nation, where he wrote, "In 1956, I shall not go to the polls. There is but one evil party with two names," explaining his decision not to vote in that year's presidential election.
The conversation shifted to President Trump’s second term, prompting a visibly animated response from Cannon. He described President Trump as "cleaning house" and emphasized that the President is "doing what he said he was gonna do." Cannon’s enthusiasm extended to a colorful reference regarding the Gulf of Mexico, stating, "We got the Gulf of America now." He further characterized President Trump’s approach with an analogy: "[Trump is] like the club. He’s charging a $5 million bottle service fee to get into the country. I f*** with Trump."
Amber Rose, 42, confirmed her vote for President Trump in the 2024 election, explaining to Cannon, "we had two options and he was by far the better option." Rose has been publicly vocal about her support for President Trump, a stance that she has indicated impacted her professionally.
Rose publicly aligned herself with the Republican Party at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Speaking to attendees at the event, she articulated her decision to embrace the party. "I let go of my fear or judgment of being misunderstood, of getting attacked by the left, and I put the red hat on," she recounted. She also described her perception of political pressure, stating, "The left told me to hate Trump. And even worse, to hate the other side: the people who support him."
In a February cover story for Maxim magazine, Rose addressed the professional repercussions she faced due to her political position. "During the election, I was ‘canceled,'" she told the publication. She noted a shift in response, saying, "Now? All the naysayers are quiet. They see he’s already changing our country for the better." Rose also criticized what she termed ideological intolerance. "Unfortunately, the ‘woke’ left cancels people for having a different ideology," she stated in the Maxim interview. "Fortunately for me, I don’t give a f— and will always stand 10 toes down until the wheels fall off, regardless of what my beliefs may be. I used to be on the left and thought I was doing the right thing. That’s why it’s so important to have open conversations." She concluded by advocating for a return to fact-based dialogue, asserting, "On the left, there’s no objective truth. It’s only about feelings. As a society, we all need to get back to reality and have these difficult conversations to bring us all back to a better place."
