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.

Jewel is defending her polarizing choice to perform at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Inauguration Day ball while apologizing to those whose feelings she may have hurt in the process. In an Instagram video posted Friday (Jan.

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 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’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.

Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration brought out performers like Carrie Underwood, Snoop Dogg, Kid Rock, The Village People, and Nelly, but fans of this A-list singer probably did not expect her name to be on this list.