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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Caroline Kennedy wrote a letter to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions strongly discouraging them from confirming her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary.

As a mental health advocate, Jewel is sharing why she decided to perform at an inaugural ball honoring Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

In her video, Jewel addressed her fans, apologizing to those who may have been disappointed by her actions. She shared that she felt it was more important to “act now” and work with Trump’s administration on mental health issues rather than wait for a political administration with which she fully aligns.

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.