Kanye West says that 'no matter who they are, as an American, I support the president'

You never know who might show up for a visit with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower New York and on Tuesday the surprise guest was rapper and designer Kanye West. (FOX 5 NY)

Kanye West appeared on "TMZ Live" Monday where he talked about his decision to wear a "Make America Great Again" hat.

Is it "fair to say the hat does not represent your support of Donald Trump?" host Harvey Levin, who said he personally had a "problem with what it stands for," asked West.

"First of all, I'm an American," the 41-year-old rapper replied.

He continued: "I support and give my ideas and my support and brilliance to whoever is up in office. That is my stance as an American. I support our president. Bottom line. No matter who they are, as an American, I support the president."

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