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Trump Hails Kid Rock’s ‘The Detroit Cowboy’ as It Opens in Nashville

The June 3 ribbon-cutting elicited a TruthSocial endorsement that underscored their enduring political partnership

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, March 31, 2025, as Kid Rock listens.
Kid Rocks' The Detroit Cowboy restaurant
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Overview

  • On TruthSocial, Trump called Kid Rock “Bob” and praised the new eatery as a “very friendly MAGA establishment.”
  • The Detroit Cowboy held its grand opening on June 3 after a May soft launch, featuring patriotic décor including a bald eagle mural.
  • Kid Rock (Robert Ritchie) thanked Trump on X and pledged to keep “kickin’ ass for America” while supporting faster legal immigration.
  • In May, the musician distanced himself from daily operations after reports that ICE agents raided his Nashville Honky Tonk.
  • A MAGA ally since 2017, Kid Rock performed at Trump’s pre-inauguration rally and joined him at a White House event this March.