Jason Aldean defends his beliefs after criticism of his wife Brittany’s anti-Biden message

Brittany Aldean, who is married to country star Jason Aldean and a social media host of her own, was criticized this week after sharing photos on Instagram of her family wearing anti-Biden shirts. Now her husband, who appeared in the post, is defending her beliefs.

Brittany posted several photos of herself wearing a shirt that read “Anti-Biden Social Club” – a play on famous athletic brand Anti-Social Social Club. The Instagram post included photos of her children, Memphis and Navy, wearing shirts marked “Hidin ‘from Biden.”

Brittany, who has 2 million followers, received almost 400,000 comments – some positive, some negative.

In another post, she shared a photo of her son raising two thumbs up while wearing the “Hidin ‘from Biden” shirt. “My boy!” her husband commented.

Alden then used his own Instagram to share his beliefs. “I will never apologize for my beliefs or my love for my family and my country. This is the greatest country in the world and I want it to be. #Unapologetic 🇺🇸 #phoenixwasfire,” Aldean wrote in an article Thursday night with a photo of him silhouetted in front of an American flag.

The singer was featured in one of the photos posted by his wife, but he was not wearing an anti-Biden shirt.

In her Instagram Stories on Thursday, Brittany Aldean also re-shared a TikTok video praising her for being openly conservative. “Conservatives, it’s good to talk. Some people won’t like you, but most will,” she wrote. “You also have the right to have an opinion.”

She also shared that she was invited to the Turning Point USA offices in Phoenix. The organization, founded by Charlie Kirk, is a conservative group with chapters in many American colleges. The Southern Poverty Law Center has warned of Turning Point USA’s “flourishing romance with the alt-right” and its connection to racists.

Kirk shared a photo of himself and Brittany during his visit on Thursday, writing: “Anti-Biden Social Club”.

Many country stars sing about patriotism, but keep any strong political opinion to themselves, so as not to disappoint some fans. In a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone, Aldean said he did not vote in the presidential election because he had just moved and was not registered to vote in the correct county.

When asked if he voted for Mr. Trump – whom he said was “breaking his butt on the campaign trail” and “sinking deep into the heart of America” ​​- Aldean replied: “I don’t know if I’m going to cross this road with you. It is a subject from which I stay far. Politics is a no-win. “

He kept his personal politics close to his waistcoat, like many country artists, but Aldean has since shared his views more. In August, he applauded fans for not wearing masks at his concert – an issue that has become politicized, although experts say the masks have been shown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

His wife has long voiced his opinions, often posting her disappointment with the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Across the spectrum, countless country stars are breaking the usual silence to share their more liberal political views. Country-pop star Kacey musgraves addressed then-President Trump on Twitter in 2019, criticizing his lack of response to mass shootings. “Can’t you hear us, @realDonaldTrump? Can’t you hear our pain? You have the power to become a hero. Why don’t you take it? “

Taylor Swift promoted the Equality Act – the bill that extends civil rights protection to American gay and transgender people – at music videos, awards shows and on social media. She spoke about breaking her political silence in a documentary.

Willie Nelson performed at a Biden fundraiser in 2020 and talked about the immigration controversy on the southern border of the United States, calling it “scandalous” and declaring that “Christians everywhere should take up arms.”