John Stamos Defends Speaking At Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago for Charity Event: ‘Not Political’

John Stamos is defending himself after photos of him at a Mar-a-Lago charity event circulated the web. The “Full House” actor emceed the Palm Beach Ray of Hope Gala at President Donald Trump’s Florida estate, which led to backlash online as some fans called him “stupid” for attending. Stamos posted a statement to his Instagram Story on April 7 to clarify his belief that supporting first responders “isn’t political — it’s essential.”