Nirvana bassist clarifies Trump support

Former Nirvana star

Krist Novoselic is clarifying comments he made in support of U.S. leader Donald Trump, insisting he believes the president is fighting for peace amid Black Lives Matter protests.

The U.S. leader sparked controversy during a news conference on Monday when he threatened to mobilize the U.S. military in an effort to end violent protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

The statement received vocal support from the former Nirvana bassist, who took to Facebook to applaud Trump’s stance.

“Wow!!! I know many of you can’t stand him, however, Trump knocked it out of the park with this speech,” he wrote.

The musician received a barrage of backlash and returned to social media to explain his remarks.

“As an avowed independent, I don’t endorse a major party or candidate,” he wrote, “and it feels insane to have to say this, but I don’t support fascism, and I don’t support an authoritarian state. I believe in a civilized society and that we all have to work toward that.”