President Trump Offers To Vouch For A$AP Rocky's Bail
A$AP Rocky’s arrest has become a presidential matter.
Today, President Trump said he spoke with Sweden’s prime minister, Stefan Löfven, about the rapper’s case and “offered to personally vouch for his bail.” Löfven assured him that Rocky would be “treated fairly,” while Trump assured him that he’s not a flight risk.
After being urged by Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, as well as First Lady Melania Trump, Trump decided to intervene to help free Rocky. “So many people would like to see this quickly resolved!” he tweeted.
The 30-year-old rapper has been in Swedish custody since July 5 over his alleged involvement in a street brawl. He is accused of assaulting a man in Stockholm while he was in town for a tour, despite being provoked after two men harassed and followed him.
Earlier Saturday, the Swedish prime minister issued a statement saying he would be glad to speak with Trump about Rocky’s detention, but that he “cannot and will not attempt to influence prosecutors or courts.”
“I understand that President Trump has a personal interest in the case….He has expressed the desire for a conversation with me, which is certainly positive,” said Löfven. “I will explain that the Swedish judicial system is independent. In Sweden, everyone is equal before the law, and this includes visitors from other countries.”