Rod Stewart has revealed that he is no longer friends with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The two were once friendly neighbors in Palm Beach, Florida, where Stewart lived just half a mile away from Trump. Stewart even attended Trump’s Christmas parties and described him as a “man’s man.”
But that changed after Trump became president. Stewart said Trump “turned into another guy,” someone he no longer recognized or could support. The singer pointed to Trump’s treatment of women and his continued support for Israel’s military actions as major reasons for the break.
Stewart criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attacks on Palestinians, calling it “annihilation” and comparing it to historic atrocities committed against Jewish people. He also called for the U.S. and U.K. to stop selling arms to Israel, saying peace won’t happen if these actions continue.
Stewart’s wife, Penny Lancaster, also influenced his decision. She once called Trump “a disgrace” after his past remarks about women.
Despite the falling out, Stewart remains focused on his music career, with upcoming shows at Glastonbury and a North American tour.
In the end, Stewart’s decision to end his friendship with Trump reflects both personal disappointment and deep political differences, especially about women’s rights and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
