Former President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on Adin Ross’s Kick channel. The unexpected collab created so much traffic that the platform’s chat crashed during the interview. The stream took place at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in front of a crowd that was clearly eager to see the two.
After Trump walked into the room while Adin played 50 Cent’s “Many Men” he initially struggled to grasp some of the basic streaming lingo. As Ross tried to explain emojis and chat etiquette, Trump countered with random comments on Venezuela and electric vehicles. It was quite a sight that Kick viewers got to enjoy this Monday, independent of their political affiliation.
Trump was determined to connect with Ross’s young audience, despite technical issues and cultural differences. He shared his thoughts on youth and streaming, though it’s unclear if he realized most of the viewers were probably more interested in Fortnite than foreign policy.
The former President announced his appearance on Adin’s stream just a few hours before the event. Trump stayed a whole 1.5 hours on stream to discuss topics such as the middle east conflict, the UFC and Kamala Harris with Kick’s enfant terrible. Even Elon Musk made sure to leave an approving comment on X.
The stream reached peak absurdity when Ross, apparently realizing he was out of his depth on political topics, gifted Trump a Trump-themed Cybertruck. This came right after the former president had finished criticizing electric vehicles. Brilliant timing by Adin Ross.
While some viewers found the whole affair hilarious, others questioned the logic behind Trump’s appearance. With Ross’s audience skewing young—many under 18—it’s debatable whether this unconventional outreach will translate to votes or just memes. Yet, it’s a sign that Trump is taking the streaming community seriously and wants to win them over for the coming elections.
This wasn’t Trump’s first rodeo with alternative media. He’s previously appeared on platforms like the NELK Boys podcast, seemingly in an effort to tap into new demographics. Trump explained his appearance on the stream himself, stating that his son Barron convinced him to do it.
The surreal stream left many fans perplexed and wondering what could be next. Perhaps Kamala Harris appearing on Destiny’s Twitch stream? It’s definitely clear now that the Kick community has gained serious recognition out there.