Jewel has spoken out after disappointing some fans by performing at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again Inaugural Ball on Monday, which many interpreted as a sign that she backs the incoming administration.

The singer-songwriter says she's "so sorry that some of my longtime fans feel that I let them down." Jewel is responding to criticism of her decision to perform at a recent Robert F. Kennedy Jr. event.

The singer has apologized to the longtime fans who were hurt by her decision to perform at an inauguration event — but her followers aren't holding back.

The singer said that while she "does not agree on all the politics," her goal is to make sure mental health is part of the conversation with the new administration.

Jewel apologizes to her fans and the LGBTQIA+ community after performing at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s inauguration ball.

Jewel made a surprise appearance during the inauguration festivities for Donald Trump, performing for Robert Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines at the 'Make America Healthy Again' ball.

Jewel is responding to comments from her fans who were "disappointed" in her decision to perform at the MAHA Inaugural Ball, explaining she is willing to work with the administration on mental health issues.

Jewel’s appearance was apparently a gift to Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, and was unexpected — Jewel was not previously included on the list of performers for the 2025 Inauguration events hosted on Monday, January 20, in celebration of President Donald Trump ’s second term.

Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who could be confirmed as health secretary in Trump's administration.

If approved, Kennedy will control a $1.7 trillion agency that oversees food and hospital inspections, hundreds of health clinics, vaccine recommendations and health insurance for roughly half the country.

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Jewel has apologized to fans who were disappointed that she performed at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s MAHA Inauguration Ball.