Nicole Scherzinger is issuing an apology after going through backlash for praising Russell Model‘s religion-inspired MAGA hat … confessing she did not imply to take a political stance.

The Pussycat Dolls alum posted to her Instagram Tales as phrase of her seemingly pro-Donald Trump social media exercise went viral … with the singer apologizing if anybody was damage by her actions.

She wrote … “I deeply apologize for the damage brought on by my latest engagement with some social media posts. Once I commented on these posts, I made the error of not realizing that they may very well be simply interpreted as being politically associated and I apologize to anybody who understandably reached that conclusion.”

As she continued, Nicole defended that the presumptions being drawn about her character and her beliefs will not be consultant of who she actually is … “or who [she] voted for.”

She made it clear she stood with the marginalized communities who felt “damage and anxious by the outcomes of the presidential election” … and stated she turned to her religion within the aftermath of this week’s occasions.

Per Nicole, because of this she responded favorably to Russell’s Instagram submit, which featured a MAGA-looking hat that learn “Make Jesus First Once more.”

Nicole stated she thought the message was selling love and religion, including … “For me, Christ embodies peace, compassion, hope, and — above all — unconditional love, particularly for individuals who might really feel it the least proper now.”

Earlier than she signed off her word, Nicole inspired her followers to come back collectively throughout this time … hoping they may study to like each other within the days forward.

Nonetheless, Nicole’s word didn’t deal with followers’ concern on her option to comply with Russell on Instagram … given the a number of accusations of sexual assault he confronted final yr — which Russell denied.