Jewel has faced backlash for her performance at the Make America Healthy Again Ball, which coincided with Donald Trump's inauguration event. In response, she emphasized her commitment to mental health advocacy, noting that mental health issues transcend political divisions. Jewel stated that by engaging with individuals from different political backgrounds, meaningful progress can be made. She aims to influence mental health policy, provide resources for those in need, and acknowledges the complex sentiments across the nation regarding hope and vulnerability. Her priority is to act immediately rather than waiting for ideal conditions.
"If I wait to try until I agree 100% with the people that might be willing to help me, I'd never get off the bench. That's not how activism works."
"We cannot wait another four years. We have to find ways to engage and to participate, and we have to act now."
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