As for the disturbing spectacle in Charlottesville, which featured displays of overt racism, Long said, "It was rough to see that, but I'm never going to complain that I'm the one that has to deal with that stuff every day. You know what I mean? That's a reality, and an ugly underbelly to our country that's existed since the beginning of time. And I actually hate that I never felt disgusted until it happened in my hometown. I mean, I've always been disgusted by that stuff, but it just puts it on your front door. There are people that have to deal with that reality every day and in a lot more personal way. And so for me it was a little extra wake-up call."