When even Elton John, a global superstar known for his glitzy showmanship and liberal leanings, is giving President Donald Trump credit, you know something incredible is happening. In a world where celebrities are quick to criticize anything conservative, Sir Elton took a different route. He called Trump’s foreign policy “brilliant” and even hinted that the president could go down as “one of the greatest presidents in history”—if he finishes what he started in the battle against AIDS.
Let’s be clear: that’s not something you hear every day from a pop culture icon. But truth has a funny way of cutting through the noise.
During a recent interview with Variety, Elton John was candid. He acknowledged Trump’s work on peace overseas and said, “President Trump has maybe solved the peace problem.” That’s no small statement. While past administrations talked endlessly about Middle East peace, Trump actually brokered real progress through the Abraham Accords. He brought Arab nations and Israel to the table without endless wars or American troops stuck in the sand.
But Elton John didn’t stop there. He pointed to another front in the global fight—the war against AIDS. He said, “If he ended AIDS, that would really be a feather in his cap.” And the truth is, Trump may actually be on that path.
Let’s rewind the tape. In 2019, during his first term, President Trump launched the “Ending the HIV Epidemic” initiative. He declared in his State of the Union address, “We have made remarkable progress in the fight against HIV and AIDS.” He committed to eliminating the HIV epidemic in America within 10 years. This wasn’t some empty promise. It was backed by action, funding, and a real plan.
Now in his second term, President Trump is doubling down on that goal. Medical science has made huge leaps, and the tools are there—antiretroviral medications, PrEP, and more. What’s holding us back? As Elton John rightly pointed out, it’s not science—it’s bad government and stigma in places that refuse to treat people humanely.
“There are crimes against millions of other people that are happening because of governments and stigma and hate,” Elton said. He’s right. But where the globalist elites have failed, Trump is pushing forward with real-world solutions. He’s not interested in photo ops or virtue signaling. He’s interested in results.
And let’s not forget the bigger picture. This is the same president who called out North Korea’s dictator with the nickname “Rocket Man”—a line Elton John himself called “brilliant.” Trump did what career politicians wouldn’t dare: he stood toe-to-toe with tyrants and brought them to the table.
This is leadership. Not the kind you read about in puff pieces from Hollywood, but the kind that actually moves the needle—on peace, on public health, and on the future of civilization.
If Donald Trump continues forward with the same determination, we could see the end of the HIV epidemic in our lifetime. That’s not just a political win. That’s a human victory.
Elton John may not be wearing a MAGA hat anytime soon, but even he can see what’s happening. When the dust settles, and the history books are written, don’t be surprised if President Trump’s name is listed among the greats—not because the media said so, but because he earned it.
And sometimes, even the most unlikely voices can’t help but admit the truth.