Singer Billy Ray Cyrus explains why he still backs Donald Trump for US President

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15 Apr, 2026 07:57 AM2 mins to read

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Billy Ray Cyrus supports Donald Trump, citing upbringing rather than party loyalty. Photo / Getty Images

American singer Billy Ray Cyrus has spoken about why he continues to stand behind Donald Trump, explaining that his approach to the presidency comes from the way he was brought up rather than any party loyalty.

In a new Sky News interview, the 64-year-old was asked whether Trump should
try to be less divisive, but he avoided weighing in on the President’s tone and instead pointed to advice he says he heard throughout his childhood.

He said: “My dad was a Democrat and served in the Kentucky legislature for over 20 years, but my dad always said, ‘When the President asks you to do something, you do it, son.’ I can’t speak to his voice – he’s the President.”

Cyrus went on to say that he has worked with leaders from both major parties over the course of his career.

He said, “I’ve had both Democratic and Republican Presidents. Served with Bill Clinton, with President Obama. Mr Bush, Mr Bush’s dad. And Mr Trump.