Amber Rose's RNC Speaking Slot Sparks Firestorm: From SlutWalk to MAGA

A Shocking Addition to the GOP Stage

The Republican National Convention (RNC) is no stranger to headline-grabbing speakers, but the latest addition has even the most loyal conservatives doing a double take. Model, rapper, and TV personality Amber Rose—best known for her high-profile relationship with Kanye West and her controversial SlutWalk movement—has been tapped to deliver a speech at the event in Milwaukee next week. As first documented in Screenshot (550).png, the news has sent shockwaves through the right, with critics and supporters alike taking to social media to voice their reactions.

Rose, 40, rose to fame as a model on the arm of West from 2008 to 2010, later building a career as a TV host, podcast personality, and author of the 2015 book How to Be a Bad B---h. But it's her recent pivot from anti-Trump activist to MAGA loyalist that has the political world buzzing.

From F-Bombs to Red Hats

Just eight years ago, Rose was unsparing in her criticism of Donald Trump. In 2016, she posted a blistering tweet calling the then-Republican nominee a "sexual predator" and using expletives to dismiss his age and TV background. Fast-forward to 2024, and Rose is now proudly posing in a red MAGA hat—and even snapping photos with the former president and Melania Trump at Mar-a-Lago.

"Is Donald Trump not for women's rights issues? He's trying to Make America Great Again—that's for women too," Rose told a TMZ camerawoman in a recent interview. She added that Trump's New York conviction actually helped him because it represented an "injustice." She declared, "We just did our research and we're not brainwashed anymore by the left."

The Backlash: 'This Is What the Republican Party Has Become'

Conservatives were quick to cry foul. As noted in Screenshot (550).png, the account "Republicans Against Trump" posted a biting comparison: "George W. Bush, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Liz Cheney, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis weren't invited to speak at the RNC. But no worries. Rapper and model Amber Rose will give a speech."

The Lincoln Project, a group of anti-Trump conservatives, also weighed in with a terse remark: "This is what the Republican Party has become." Blaze host Steve Deace didn't mince words: "If this is winning the culture war, it's for a culture I want no part of."

The Devil Is in the Details

Critics also unearthed a video of Rose discussing Satanism in a past interview. In the clip, she said, "I’m not a Satanist… Satanists are just atheists as well, but they're just more political. They have — it's actually a very rational, logical religion. They help a lot of people, a lot of women to get abortions in Southern states where they're illegal." The clip quickly circulated online, inflaming the outrage.

Dr. Taylor Marshall, a conservative podcaster, contrasted Rose with past RNC speakers like Sister Deirdre Byrne and pro-life activist Abby Johnson. "Now they will platform Amber Rose who is the founder of 'The SlutWalk' and vocally pro-abortion and pro-LGBT. This is a hard left turn into degeneracy," he wrote.

A Counterpoint: A Historic Moment for Black Conservatives

Not everyone on the right is unhappy. Xaviaer DuRousseau, a young conservative activist who has appeared on Fox News, welcomed Rose's slot. "Amber Rose is one of many Black Americans who finally woke up from the Left's lies after doing her own research about President Trump," he said. He called her addition a sign that the convention will be a "historic event."

This split mirrors a larger cultural shift within the GOP—one that often prioritizes celebrity star power over traditional ideological purity. Rose's background as the founder of the SlutWalk movement, which advocates for women's rights to dress as they please without sexual harassment, places her firmly outside the party's old guard on social issues. Yet her appeal to younger, more diverse voters appears to be a calculated bet by the Trump campaign.

Who Is Amber Rose? A Quick Primer

• Early Career: Born in Philadelphia, Rose gained fame as a model and video vixen, later becoming a fixture in hip-hop culture.
• Relationship with Kanye West: Dated West from 2008–2010; the breakup was public and messy, fueling tabloid fodder.
• SlutWalk founder: Launched the Los Angeles chapter of the global protest movement in 2011, advocating against victim-blaming and slut-shaming.
• Author: Her 2015 book How to Be a Bad B---h became a New York Times bestseller, blending self-help with provocative advice.
• Political Evolution: Publicly supported Hillary Clinton in 2016, but began aligning with Trump in 2023, citing disillusionment with the Democratic Party.

The RNC's Gamble

By inviting Rose to the podium, the RNC is making a bet that her crossover appeal—and the viral attention she brings—outweighs the backlash from its evangelical base. The move signals a willingness to embrace figures who break the traditional mold, even if they come with baggage. As noted in Screenshot (550).png, the Republican National Committee did not respond to requests for comment, leaving analysts to speculate on the strategy.

Longtime conservative columnist Jonah Goldberg encapsulated the moment with a simple Latin phrase: "Res ipsa loquitur." The thing speaks for itself. And indeed, whether you see Rose's inclusion as a sign of a more inclusive GOP or a descent into "degeneracy," one thing is clear: this year's RNC will be anything but predictable.

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