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The singer has performed for many political candidates and lent his support to a number of important issues, but he said one thing he'd never do is actually go into politics himself. \"It's a s--- existence -- selling yourself and your soul,\" he said, adding, \"Hell no.\"

As for his performance of The Beatles' \"Here Comes the Sun\" at last week's inauguration concert, Bon Jovi -- who has said he is no fan of Donald Trump -- told The Guardian, \"I never felt like I needed to sing a song more. It was cathartic.\"

The singer also shared his thoughts on artists' refusal to let certain politicians use their music at political events.

When asked particularly about Bruce Springsteen's alleged refusal to let Chris Christie play his music at events, Bon Jovi shared, \"I don’t know how Bruce has treated Chris, so I can’t comment on that. But I would be a hypocrite if I told you I write songs that claim to be a witness to history, and then don’t listen [to the other side].\"

He also shared a blunt response when asked if he would let Trump use his music. \"No! No, no, no! On every issue we wholeheartedly disagree, from how he handled the COVID crisis to immigration to the Paris accord – everything! No! No!\" he said.

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