Rod Stewart said he could no longer count Donald Trump as a friend, describing him as “another guy” since becoming president. The remark came in a Radio Times interview reported in June 2025; Stewart’s quoted wording refers to Trump’s presidency, not specifically to election night.
What Rod Stewart said about Donald Trump
In a Radio Times interview, Stewart recalled knowing Trump well, visiting his home and attending his Christmas parties. Stewart said they lived about half a mile apart in Palm Beach and remembered being together on the beach. That distance is Stewart’s estimate as reported by The Independent, not an independently measured figure.
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The Independent reproduced Stewart’s words: “But since he became president, he became another guy. Somebody I didn’t know.” Asked whether he could still count Trump as a friend, Stewart reportedly answered, “No, I can’t anymore.” The Standard also reported the “another guy” remark and Stewart’s memories of visiting Trump’s home and attending his Christmas parties.
Why Stewart said the friendship ended
Stewart described having liked Trump as a “man’s man,” while also criticizing his treatment of women. He additionally objected to Trump selling arms to Israel, asking, “How’s that war ever gonna stop?” That was Stewart’s stated political reason and his characterization of the issue, not an independent assessment of arms policy.
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Why the wording is about Trump’s presidency
The headline phrase “after election” can suggest Stewart identified election night or the election itself as the turning point. The reports instead attribute to him the wording “since he became president.” The distinction matters: his reported comment locates the change during Trump’s presidency without specifying a precise date or event.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Where the remark was reported
The Independent published its account on 20 June 2025, and The Standard published its report on 19 June 2025. Both attribute Stewart’s comments to a Radio Times interview. The full original interview transcript is not reproduced in these reports, so the quotations here reflect the excerpts those outlets published.
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