“Full House” star John Stamos ignored online criticism for attending an event at Mar-a-Lago and stood by his decision.
Stamos, 61, attended an event dedicated to honoring healthcare professionals.
“I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes,” Stamos wrote in a statement posted to his Instagram stories.
“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.
“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 added.
“I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities,” he concluded.
Stamos said his “values and political views remain unchanged.”
John Stamos defends Mar-a-Lago appearance after backlash, says supporting frontline heroes 'isn't political' https://t.co/stzCqkUjAN
— Fox News (@FoxNews) April 8, 2025
Fox News reports:
Online trolls bashed Stamos Monday after photos circulated of the Beach Boys musician dressed to the nines at President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
“John Stamos just ruined his brand forever,” one user wrote. “You can’t visit Mar-a-Lago and then expect the stink to ever leave you. Nobody will be having mercy on him.”
“I’m so disappointed in John Stamos,” another fan wrote on X. “I’m not surprised cause it just feels like it makes sense but I’m also still sad.”
Another user quipped, “John Stamos at Mar-a-Lago? Disappointing. Uncle Jesse would never. Time to cancel Full House reruns, can’t watch without thinking of this betrayal. What’s next, DJ Tanner at a MAGA rally? Gross.”
Some X users showed support for Stamos, with one fan writing on X, “John Stamos can speak wherever he wants. Everyone has different views but no need to attack someone for their views. If John wants to speak somewhere he can and I’m not gonna hate or dislike him for it.”
John Stamos defends Mar-a-Lago appearance after backlash, says supporting frontline heroes ‘isn’t political’ https://t.co/rogMYrIju8 pic.twitter.com/rYwWLEilWH
— New York Post (@nypost) April 8, 2025
Did you ever imagine the day that Hollywood would blacklist its people for doing charity work with the President of the United States? https://t.co/nyk90Fdmrv
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From People:
Stamos previously endorsed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2020 elections, and shared a photo on X posing alongside the former president in the White House while congratulating him on his win. According to Spectrum News, he also endorsed Harris in the most recent 2024 election.
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