gem The president had a heartfelt message for fans who were upset by his decision to perform during one Donald TrumpInauguration event.

"As many of you know, I'm a mental health advocate," Jewell Via, 50, said in a video shared by Instagram Friday, January 24th.

Singer, who acted Robert F. Kennedy JrOn Monday, January 20, America's Healthiest Ball again claimed the Inaugural Ball had "reached the last administration," referring to the former president. Joe Bidenand "spoke with the Surgeon General about the mental health crisis facing this nation."

"I believe there are things we can do to save lives," he added. “I believe I can help. I will try. And if I wait to try until I'm 100% in agreement with the people willing to help me I'll never get off the bench - I don't think that's how it works, until I'm fit enough to participate. to wait It's actually because things are so imperfect that we have to find ways to engage and participate. And we have to act now. We cannot wait another four years. "

Jewel faced harsh criticism from many of her fans, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, for attending the event. In the same Instagram post, he spoke directly to those fans.

"Half of our country feels hope right now, and I respect that. And half of our country feels deprived and scared and vulnerable and that's unacceptable," he said. "And I'm so sorry that I caused pain, especially in my LGBTQI+ community because you guys are rich - you make the world a better place. You Made my life a better place. And I won't stop fighting. No one can stop fighting."

Jewell's Monday appearance at the inaugural event was apparently an unexpected gift to Kennedy's wife, Cheryl Hines - The singer is not included in the list of performers for the 2025 inaugural events.

"I got a call from a woman, who is Cheryl's favorite musician in her entire life, and she said to me, 'I'm going to come out to the crowd tonight and sing,'" Kennedy, who is running for president in 2024, suspended his campaign and The then-candidate told the crowd in support of Trump. “We have a special treat. Please, welcome Jewel. "

Jewell, who has not publicly endorsed a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, then took the stage.

"I'm happy to be here," he said. “I want to thank Bobby for his sacrifice to make America whole again. Starting to treat us like we are a whole person. We are a physical, mental and emotional body. "

In her Instagram post, Jewell said she believes "there are people in the new administration who are willing to help" with mental health issues.

“I don't agree with all the politics, but if I can help shape policy and make sure mental health is in the conversation in American health, if I can help put resources or mental health tools in the hands of the most vulnerable who need it, I'm going to try. ,” he added. "I'm going to fight."