If you didn’t watch the news on Monday, January 20, it was the day of the inauguration of Donald Trumpwho becomes president of the United States for the second time. This event, supported by Elon Muskcreated a real controversy on social networks, where many stars expressed their indignation at this new election. And among them, the famous rock group Green Day.
Known for its political commitment, the group led by Billie Joe Armstrong has never hesitated to take a stand on major societal issues. After having been very involved in charitable actions, notably in helping with the Los Angeles fires, Green Day expressed its dissatisfaction with this new mandate. The members of the group clearly showed their support for Trump’s competitor, Kamala Harris.
During a landmark concert, the words of their famous anthem “American Idiot” have been modified to send a clear message. The emblematic phrase “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” was transformed into “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda”in reference to Donald Trump’s famous slogan, “Make America Great Again”.
But Green Day didn’t stop there. On January 19, during a concert in South Africa at Johannesburgthe group has once again revised the lyrics of their hit, this time to directly attack Elon Musk. Billie Joe Armstrong sang: “I’m not a part of the Elon agenda”a strong message that resonates with the stars’ general disapproval of Musk’s controversial role in this election.
-With this position, Green Day reaffirms its role as spokesperson for the dissatisfied and the rebels in the face of injustice. Their message transcends music and becomes a rallying cry for a more engaged and politically aware society. What else does this iconic group have in store for us? One thing is certain: their voice will continue to carry far.
