The star claimed that the popularity of his national tour meant that he physically wasn't able to make the ceremony, anyway. However, Brooks later revealed on his Inside Studio G web show that politics didn't come into the equation. As well as taking potshots against Sir Elton John and The Chainsmokers, Palin also questioned Brooks' stance, considering he'd had little problem performing at President Obama's Christmas tree lighting celebrations. The eldest daughter of John McCain's 2008 running mate, Sarah Palin, described a whole bunch of celebrities as 'sissies' on her blog for turning down the honor to welcome President Trump into the White House.
Bristol Palin was one of the more high profile names to speak out about the snubbing.
