Eventually the confusion led to the 13-time Grammy winner and one of country music's best-selling artists being accused of being a "millionaire socialist" online, asking him to "stay out of politics."Many tried to correct the assumption, explaining the distinction for those who were unaware, and trying to quell the confusion and the rumors before they escalated. Some of the comments were positive, thanking Brooks for his support of Bernie Sanders. Others, well aware of the mix-up, just decided to strap in for the ride and joyously read the comments.As a result of the uproar, however, the confusion filled the Internet with memes featuring senator Sanders behind the lyrics of Brooks' hit song "Friends in Low Places." The conversation spread among unwitting victims on social platforms. Many who still did not understand either became confused, happy or enraged with the country singer's open "support" for the presidential hopeful – and the comments are still pouring in.Brooks was invited to perform at US President Donald Trump's inauguration in 2017, garnering criticism after he declined the invitation in order to honor a previous commitment to perform a show in Ohio that day.
Garth Brooks fans mistake Barry Sanders with Bernie Sanders causing outcry
Some tried to explain the mistake of the "Sanders 20" jersey, but many unwitting victims became confused, happy or enraged with the country singer's open "support" for the presidential hopeful.
