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 spoke out after her Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Inauguration Day performance sparked controversy. See what she said.

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.

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’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 turned to social media to apologize to her fans after she experienced a backlash over her performance at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again inaugural ball on Monday (Jan. 20), which celebrated Donald Trump’s second inauguration.