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Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Stamos shouldn't be canceled for supporting nurses at Trump's Mar-a-lago
Cancel culture is out of control, and social media has claimed its latest victim: John Stamos. Last weekend, Stamos emceed an event hosted at Mar-a-Lago in support of the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, a nonprofit that Stamos said 'trains 350-400 nurses every year, directly addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Palm Beach County.' The gala was held at Trump's resort, and now people are setting their hair on fire saying that Stamos now supports Trump and his policies because he went to the president's house in Palm Beach. That is absurd. Stamos said in an Instagram post that he was there for the nurses, not the politics, saying 'supporting nurses isn't political — it's essential. These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every day.' Users on X have made their ire known. One user wrote, 'John Stamos just ruined his brand forever. You can't visit Mar-a-Lago and then expect the stink to ever leave you. Nobody will be having mercy on him.' That's a bit much. Did Stamos ruin his brand when he endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, and she lost to Donald Trump? No. Everyone moved on. Nevertheless, the social media hive is now turning an innocuous event hosted at Mar-a-Lago into a political statement by suggesting that participating in it means Stamos is now full-blown MAGA. Give me a break. The social media outrage machine needs to be unplugged. There was a time when we enjoyed celebrities for being talented or funny. We didn't care if their politics aligned with ours before watching their latest movie or tuning in to their show. Do I agree with every celebrity's political views? Of course not. I don't agree with everything comedian Tim Allen, a conservative, says either, but 'Last Man Standing' was still a funny show. You don't have to agree with someone to appreciate their work. We're living in a society that feeds on outrage, and the social media algorithm thrives when people are angry, even when it's misplaced. The fallout for Stamos illustrates how quickly people jump to conclusions, and the need we seem to have today to label people as friend or foe. The lines of acceptability are ever changing, and there are no rules. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that before last weekend, most people wouldn't have had an opinion about Stamos visiting Mar-a-Lago. Yet, Stamos somehow inadvertently crossed this imaginary line. Stamos emceed an event in support of a nonprofit organization to educate nurses. Nurses were hailed as heroes during the pandemic. But because the event took place at a venue owned by Trump, Stamos is now being seen as a pariah. According to People magazine, Stamos said, 'I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes.' He added that the event was 'nonpartisan.' Yes, this is about pop culture, but Stamos-gate is also about a broader problem in society — a lack of tolerance. Those calling for more compassion, bridge-building and bipartisanship are often the first to cry foul when a celebrity doesn't live up to their expectations. But that says more about those casting stones than the person being stoned. Holding celebrities hostage to the optics of social media posts will leave us in a cultural wasteland where people stop attending events that could be misconstrued because they don't want to be raked over the coals by strangers online who prefer rage over understanding. Next time, instead of pearl clutching while rage-tweeting, take a breath and let it go. It's time to stop holding celebrities to an artificial purity test they never agreed to. Mary Anna Mancuso is a member of the Miami Herald Editorial Board. Her email: mmancuso@
Miami Herald
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
John Stamos shouldn't be canceled for supporting nurses at Trump's Mar-a-lago
Cancel culture is out of control, and social media has claimed its latest victim: John Stamos. Last weekend, Stamos emceed an event hosted at Mar-a-Lago in support of the Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, a non-profit that Stamos said 'trains 350-400 nurses every year, directly addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Palm Beach County.' The gala was held at Trump's resort, and now people are setting their hair on fire saying that Stamos now supports Trump and his policies because he went to the president's house in Palm Beach. That is absurd. Stamos said in an Instagram post that he was there for the nurses, not the politics, saying 'supporting nurses isn't political — it's essential. These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every day.' Users on X have made their ire known. One user wrote, 'John Stamos just ruined his brand forever. You can't visit Mar-a-Lago and then expect the stink to ever leave you. Nobody will be having mercy on him.' That's a bit much. Did Stamos ruin his brand when he endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024, and she lost to Donald Trump? No. Everyone moved on. Nevertheless, the social media hive is now turning an innocuous event hosted at Mar-a-Lago into a political statement by suggesting that participating in it means Stamos is now full-blown MAGA. Give me a break. The social media outrage machine needs to be unplugged. There was a time when we enjoyed celebrities for being talented or funny. We didn't care if their politics aligned with ours before watching their latest movie or tuning in to their show. Do I agree with every celebrity's political views? Of course not. I don't agree with everything comedian Tim Allen, a conservative, says either, but Last Man Standing was still a funny show. You don't have to agree with someone to appreciate their work. We're living in a society that feeds on outrage, and the social media algorithm thrives when people are angry, even when it's misplaced. The fallout for Stamos illustrates how quickly people jump to conclusions, and the need we seem to have today to label people as friend or foe. The lines of acceptability are ever changing, and there are no rules. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that before last weekend, most people wouldn't have had an opinion about Stamos visiting Mar-a-Lago. Yet, Stamos somehow inadvertently crossed this imaginary line. Stamos emceed an event in support of a nonprofit organization to educate nurses. Nurses were hailed as heroes during the pandemic. But because the event took place at a venue owned by Trump, Stamos is now being seen as a pariah. According to People magazine, Stamos said, 'I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes.' He added that the event was 'nonpartisan.' Yes, this is about pop culture, but Stamos-gate is also about a broader problem in society — a lack of tolerance. Those calling for more compassion, bridge-building and bipartisanship are often the first to cry foul when a celebrity doesn't live up to their expectations. But that says more about those casting stones than the person being stoned. Holding celebrities hostage to the optics of social media posts will leave us in a cultural wasteland where people stop attending events that could be misconstrued because they don't want to be raked over the coals by strangers online who prefer rage over understanding. Next time, instead of pearl clutching while rage-tweeting, take a breath and let it go. It's time to stop holding celebrities to an artificial purity test they never agreed to. Mary Anna Mancuso is a member of the Miami Herald Editorial Board. Her email: mmancuso@
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Stamos defends appearance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
John Stamos is defending his recent appearance at a charity event held at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The 61-year-old 'Full House' alum said his role of emcee at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala on Saturday was not tied to any political affiliation, but was instead 'dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes.' The sold-out 'Dancing with the Stars'-themed event was a 'nonpartisan' benefit for The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, Stamos wrote on Instagram Monday. He described the academy as a nonprofit organization that trains up to 400 nurses each year to address the shortage of healthcare workers in Palm Beach County. Even though the gala was co-chaired by Linda Adelson and Janet Levy, both of whom share ties to Trump, Stamos underscored that 'supporting nurses isn't political — it's essential.' 'These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every single day,' he continued. 'I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities.' Stamos, who has reportedly supported Democratic policies in the past, added that his 'values and political views remain unchanged,' while encouraging followers to contribute to the liberal organization Democracy Forward if they prefer not to give to Palm Beach Ray of Hope.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Stamos defends appearance at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
John Stamos is defending his recent appearance at a charity event held at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. The 61-year-old 'Full House' alum said his role of emcee at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala on Saturday was not tied to any political affiliation, but was instead 'dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes.' The sold-out 'Dancing with the Stars'-themed event was a 'nonpartisan' benefit for The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, Stamos wrote on Instagram Monday. He described the academy as a nonprofit organization that trains up to 400 nurses each year to address the shortage of healthcare workers in Palm Beach County. Even though the gala was co-chaired by Linda Adelson and Janet Levy, both of whom share ties to Trump, Stamos underscored that 'supporting nurses isn't political — it's essential.' 'These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every single day,' he continued. 'I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities.' Stamos, who has reportedly supported Democratic policies in the past, added that his 'values and political views remain unchanged,' while encouraging followers to contribute to the liberal organization Democracy Forward if they prefer not to give to Palm Beach Ray of Hope.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Stamos Makes Bold Political Statement Following Widespread Criticism
After facing significant backlash from fans, is speaking out about his decision to emcee a charity event at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago. In a message shared to his Instagram Stories on Monday, April 7, the Full House star explained his reasons for appearing at the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala at the president's estate. 🎬 🎬 "I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala—an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes," the 61-year-old wrote. "This nonpartisan event supports The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, a 501(c)(3) organization that trains 350-400 nurses every year, directly addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Palm Beach County," he continued before going on to address the importance of supporting healthcare workers: "Supporting nurses isn't political—it's essential. These are the people who care for us and our families when we need it most, and I believe we should show up for them with the same unwavering dedication they show up with every single day. I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities." "My values and political views remain unchanged," Stamos added, sharing a link to the nonprofit organization Democracy Forward and encouraging his followers to donate. Stamos endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election, according to People, and went on to endorse Harris in 2024. In November of last year, he shared a passionate message with his fans on Instagram, pleading with them to vote for a "leader who prioritizes unity and strives to bridge the divides that have deepened over the past years." "My hope is that this election leads to a renewed focus on bringing people together, fostering dialogue, and seeking justice and equality for all," he wrote.
