Media mogul Nick Cannon is sparking intense political debate after labeling the Democratic Party the “party of the KKK” and offering a full-throated endorsement of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda.
During a recent episode of his digital series Big Drive, Cannon engaged in a candid political exchange with guest Amber Rose. The conversation, which has since gained significant traction on social media, saw Cannon align himself with conservative historical perspectives while simultaneously rejecting the modern two-party system.
The dialogue intensified when Rose asserted that the Republican Party cares more for people of color than their Democratic counterparts.
“I agree with you 100%,” Cannon responded. “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.”
While Cannon’s comments reflect specific historical origins, they omit the complex ideological realignments of the 20th century. Historians note that while the Southern wing of the Democratic Party was indeed instrumental in the rise of the Ku Klux Klan during the Reconstruction era, the party underwent a radical platform shift during the New Deal and Civil Rights movements.
Conversely, the Republican Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists. While President Abraham Lincoln’s 1863 Emancipation Proclamation was a pivotal Republican milestone, legal scholars remind the public that universal abolition was not codified until the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865.
Despite his defense of Republican history, Cannon clarified that he does not strictly “subscribe” to either side of the aisle. Instead, he invoked the philosophy of civil rights icon W.E.B. Du Bois.
“I rock with W. E. B. Du Bois, when he said there’s no such thing as two parties,” Cannon stated. “It’s just one evil party with two different names.”
The entertainer shifted his focus to the current administration, using vivid metaphors to describe Donald Trump’s return to power. Cannon enthusiastically remarked that the President is “cleaning house” and fulfilling campaign promises.
“We got the Gulf of America now,” Cannon said, referencing a hardline approach to national sovereignty. “He’s like the club. He’s charging a $5 million bottle service fee to get into the country.”
The comments mark a significant moment for Cannon, who has historically navigated a complex relationship with mainstream political narratives. By amplifying these views on a high-profile digital platform, Cannon continues to position himself as a provocateur within the intersection of celebrity culture and American populism.
