Kid Rock And Lee Greenwood Sparked Controversy When They Criticized Pride Month: “We Should Dedicate The Entire Month To Veterans Before Pride Month.”

Kid Rock And Lee Greenwood Sparked Controversy When They Criticized Pride Month: “We Should Dedicate The Entire Month To Veterans Before Pride Month.”

In a bold and controversial move, rock star Kid Rock and country music legend Lee Greenwood have caused a stir with a statement calling for the entire month of June to be dedicated to honoring U.S. veterans—arguing that veterans should be prioritized over Pride Month celebrations. Their comments have ignited a national debate on the value of patriotism, veterans’ rights, and the ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ equality.

The statement was made during a recent live performance by Kid Rock, who has long been known for his outspoken conservative views. As he took the stage alongside Greenwood, the pair shocked the crowd with their assertion that the month of June—typically recognized as Pride Month in the U.S.—should instead be reserved exclusively to honor those who have served in the military. Both artists are veterans of the music industry, but they are also fervent supporters of the American military.

“I don’t have a problem with Pride Month, but our veterans should come first. They’re the ones who fought for the freedoms that everyone enjoys today,” Kid Rock said during the performance. “We should be dedicating an entire month to them before we even think about anything else.”

Lee Greenwood, who is best known for his hit patriotic anthem “God Bless the U.S.A.,” echoed Kid Rock’s sentiments, adding, “There’s no higher honor than to serve this country. We need to show our veterans the respect they deserve.”

The remarks have sparked a strong reaction from both supporters and critics. On one side, many veterans and their supporters applauded the duo’s remarks, arguing that veterans, who have sacrificed so much for the country, deserve far more recognition than they currently receive. “These heroes put their lives on the line. Why shouldn’t we have an entire month dedicated to them?” one veteran commented on social media.

Supporters of the pair’s statement have called for a reevaluation of how Americans honor their military personnel. “The men and women who served in the armed forces have given us everything. It’s time to stop ignoring them in favor of other causes,” one commentator wrote.