John Stamos stood by his resolution to assist a South Florida nonprofit devoted to honoring healthcare professionals after dealing with backlash on-line.
Stamos, 61, caught warmth on social media after photographs circulated of the “Full House” star in attendance on the occasion hosted at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend.
A longtime supporter of working inside the group, Stamos denounced any political affiliation with the gala in a message shared on Instagram, and inspired his followers to as a substitute donate assets to frontline employees.
“I accepted the invitation to emcee the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala – an evening dedicated to honoring and uplifting our frontline heroes,” Stamos wrote. “This nonpartisan event supports The Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations, a 501(c) (3) organization that trains 350-400 nurses every year, directly addressing the critical shortage of healthcare professionals in Palm Beach County.”
Stamos wrote that there shouldn’t be a political divide in relation to backing healthcare employees.
“Supporting nurses isn’t political – it’s essential,” he wrote. “These are the individuals who take care of us and our households after we want it most, and I consider we should always present up for them with the identical unwavering dedication they present up with each single day.
“I stand by the importance of healthcare, of service, and of investing in those who care for our communities.”
Stamos added, “My values and political views remain unchanged and if you don’t donate to Palm Beach Ray of Hope, then please consider donating to Democracy Forward.”
On-line trolls bashed Stamos Monday after photographs circulated of the Seaside Boys musician dressed to the nines at President Donald Trump’s Florida residence.
“John Stamos just ruined his brand forever,” one person wrote. “You can’t visit Mar-a-Lago and then expect the stink to ever leave you. Nobody will be having mercy on him.”
“I’m so disappointed in John Stamos,” one other fan wrote on X. “I’m not surprised cause it just feels like it makes sense but I’m also still sad.”
One other person quipped, “John Stamos at Mar-a-Lago? Disappointing. Uncle Jesse would never. Time to cancel Full House reruns, can’t watch without thinking of this betrayal. What’s next, DJ Tanner at a MAGA rally? Gross.”
Some X customers confirmed help for Stamos, with one fan writing on X, “John Stamos can speak wherever he wants. Everyone has different views but no need to attack someone for their views. If John wants to speak somewhere he can and I’m not gonna hate or dislike him for it.”
Stamos has an extended historical past of giving again to communities in want. In December 2022, the “General Hospital” star informed Fox Information Digital he’s “always been pro-cop” whereas serving to emcee a fundraising occasion for the LA County Sheriff’s Academy Class 464.
“If you’re not helping out the community, what are you doing right? You know, it’s my community,” Stamos completely informed Fox Information Digital.
“I was so touched by this story, which was, well these recruits were not only just young kids trying to do their best. A lot of these kids were also trying to get out of situations that they were in… bad situations, avoiding being in gangs.”
“I grew up here, so it’s doubly sensitive for me,” he stated. “I’ve always been pro-cop. I’m teaching my son to be. Any time we see an officer in our neighborhood, we go say ‘hi’ and say ‘thank you.’”
His spouse, Caitlin McHugh Stamos, co-founded the Civic Soul nonprofit, a corporation which is devoted to bringing folks collectively by “acts of service, compassion, and shared humanity.”
