An old clip of Eminem is drawing new clicks this week. The video shows the rapper giving a blunt view of MAGA in 2017. It spread widely across X, Reddit, and Facebook on Wednesday.
The clip comes from a Complex interview in December 2017 where he was asked what bothered him about America at the time. He paused, then said, “Obviously Trump,” before expanding on his point.
Eminem said Donald Trump played to a base that he did not value. He argued many supporters believed he cared about them. He said the bond lacked sense when viewed through class and life experience.
Eminem on Trump supporters: “Watching him play to his base that thinks he cares about them and it’s actually the people he cares about the fucking least. How in the fuck do you feel like you relate to a billionaire who has never known struggle his entire fucking life?” pic.twitter.com/GyWYUmkkeR
— Marco Foster (@MarcoFoster_) August 27, 2025
He asked how people related to a rich man who never faced struggle. He noted Trump was born into wealth and status. He suggested that gap made the loyalty hard to square.
Eminem also brought up Trump’s Vietnam era deferments for bone spurs. He questioned whether that record matched the fighter image. He also said the 2017 tax law did not help the middle class.
He added that the sales pitch sounded strong even when facts did not. He believed people would see the claims fall short with time. At the time, he thought the base might shrink.
That forecast did not land. Trump won back the White House in 2024. The loyalty he criticized, in his view, remained firm and loud.
The renewed share wave highlights how old remarks can feel current. Many users said the words still fit the moment. The clip is now a frame for wider talk on class and trust.
One Reddit post said the message spoke to life outside cities. The user pointed to banners on small homes and barns. “Folks, he hates you,” the comment read, in a blunt tone.
Others praised Eminem for speaking while many stars stayed quiet. “He used his platform,” one person wrote on X. Several posts asked more artists to talk about stakes and rights.
Supporters also pointed to Eminem’s own path in Detroit. “He knows those streets,” one comment said. Another said Trump mocked everyone and only served himself.
Some online voices urged louder celebrity action in 2025. “You need to stand up and scream,” an X user wrote. The post argued clear talk helps people grasp what is at risk.
The clip is not his only public clash with Trump. In 2018, he told Billboard a crude stand-in would have been better. He has kept a hard line on Trump in songs and interviews.
In 2019, the Secret Service interviewed him about lyrics on “Revival.” That inquiry drew press at the time, then faded. The artist did not step back from the broader message.
During the 2024 race, he appeared on a Detroit stage with Barack Obama. They both backed Kamala Harris during a campaign rally. Photos showed Eminem introducing Obama at the event.
Fans now link the old interview to recent politics. Many say the concerns read as a warning sign. They see the same themes, class ties, and loyalty tests.
Critics of Trump find new fuel in the resurfaced clip. They say it explains the hold of a polished brand. They point to a story about image, wealth, and simple promises.
Trump supporters reject that view and call the clip biased. They argue record jobs and tax cuts helped families. They also cite judges and policy wins they still value.
The debate lands in a familiar loop around identity. People weigh class pride against elite ties and claims. Online posts reduce complex lives to short, sharp lines.
The viral moment also shows how platforms drive recall. Old videos return when a topic feels hot again. The timing pushes users to relive past fights in new threads.
For Eminem, the clip adds to a long public record. He has been clear about his stance on Trump. The new wave simply places a 2017 view in a 2025 light.
Whether minds move is not clear from shares alone. A viral post does not equal a shift in votes. It does show how culture and politics remain tied together.
The video was posted across large accounts and community pages. Comment counts rose fast as the clip spread. Each new share invited another round of the same hard talk.
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For many, the core question stays the same. Who speaks for the middle class, and who only sells to it. Eminem’s old answer is now back at the top of feeds.
The cycle may slow when the next story breaks through. For now, the clip holds a place in the scroll. It gives people a line to use in their next debate.
