Neil Young Unleashes Fury Against Donald Trump, Calls for Nationwide Protests
In a scathing editorial published on his official website, Neil Young has unleashed his wrath against Donald Trump, calling the US president "a disaster" and accusing him of destroying America bit by bit. The legendary musician's attack comes as protests erupt across the country following the shooting death of an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Young's words are laced with venom as he targets Trump's administration, describing it as a "staff of wannabes, people with no experience or talent" who have failed to lead the country effectively. He also attacks Trump's policies, saying they aim to turn cities into battlegrounds and cancel elections with martial law.
Young's warning shot is clear: if America doesn't take action now, "too many innocent people are dying." The musician concludes his piece by directing a sharp barb at ICE, accusing the agency of creating an atmosphere of fear and instability under Trump's leadership. He urges Americans to use their love for life and each other to bring about change, rather than succumbing to hate.
This isn't Young's first salvo against Trump – last summer, he released a protest song called "Big Crime," which directly targets the president and his policies. The song has been covered by Yo La Tengo, highlighting its power as a call to action.
Despite no tour dates announced in the US, Neil Young and Crazy Horse are set to embark on a European tour starting June 19 in Manchester, England. Fans can look forward to some American shows this year, although they will be limited in number.
For Young, it seems that his music has become a potent tool for speaking truth to power and inspiring change. With "Big Crime" and his latest editorial, he's left little doubt about where his loyalties lie – and what needs to be done to save America from the destructive forces of Trumpism.
In a scathing editorial published on his official website, Neil Young has unleashed his wrath against Donald Trump, calling the US president "a disaster" and accusing him of destroying America bit by bit. The legendary musician's attack comes as protests erupt across the country following the shooting death of an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
Young's words are laced with venom as he targets Trump's administration, describing it as a "staff of wannabes, people with no experience or talent" who have failed to lead the country effectively. He also attacks Trump's policies, saying they aim to turn cities into battlegrounds and cancel elections with martial law.
Young's warning shot is clear: if America doesn't take action now, "too many innocent people are dying." The musician concludes his piece by directing a sharp barb at ICE, accusing the agency of creating an atmosphere of fear and instability under Trump's leadership. He urges Americans to use their love for life and each other to bring about change, rather than succumbing to hate.
This isn't Young's first salvo against Trump – last summer, he released a protest song called "Big Crime," which directly targets the president and his policies. The song has been covered by Yo La Tengo, highlighting its power as a call to action.
Despite no tour dates announced in the US, Neil Young and Crazy Horse are set to embark on a European tour starting June 19 in Manchester, England. Fans can look forward to some American shows this year, although they will be limited in number.
For Young, it seems that his music has become a potent tool for speaking truth to power and inspiring change. With "Big Crime" and his latest editorial, he's left little doubt about where his loyalties lie – and what needs to be done to save America from the destructive forces of Trumpism.
i'm so sick of hearing him spew hate and division everywhere 
but at the same time i love that neil young is speaking truth to power with his music and words 
he's right, we can't just sit back and do nothing when innocent people are dying 
it's time for us to take action and stand up for what's right 
lets make some noise, let's get out there and fight for change 
Trump's gotta go, his policies are straight outta dystopia! 
ICE needs to be shut down ASAP, they're creating so much fear and hate. We need more love and unity, not martial law and canceling elections. 
I'm loving the fact that Neil is using his music as a call to action, it's like he's speaking truth to power and inspiring change! 
Let's make some noise, America needs it! 
... like, what's going on with our leaders? They're supposed to protect us, not destroy us bit by bit. I mean, Neil Young gets it right - we need someone who actually cares about the people and not just themselves or their cronies. Trump's policies are straight up messed up, turning cities into battlegrounds and canceling elections with martial law... like, what even is that? 
It feels like he's more worried about being right than actually making a real difference. And what's with the whole "America is dying" vibe? That sounds like some clickbait nonsense to me 
. I mean, come on Neil, can't we just have a respectful conversation about immigration reform without resorting to name-calling? 
anyway, i think it's amazing that neil young is using his platform to speak up and call people out. he's like 75 years old but still got it going on 
and let's be real, we need more people like him who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
the fact that there are protests happening across the country is kinda worrying though - hope everyone stays safe 
. It feels like we're stuck in this cycle of outrage and retaliation. Young's right to express his opinion, but let's not forget that music is subjective, and not everyone's gonna agree with him 
... or at least a little less anger 
.
Can't we all just try to get along? 
. i mean, who wouldn't want to take a stand against someone who seems to be destroying the country from within? 
. we need more people like neil young who aren't afraid to speak truth to power 
the fact that he's not afraid to use his voice and speak up is really inspiring 
. As someone who grew up listening to his music, it breaks my heart to see him go off like this. I mean, I get why he's angry – those policies are just straight-up wrong 
. But for real, can't we all just find a way to come together and make things right? It feels like Trump's got us all so divided 
. Neil's music has always been about change, but this is on a whole different level. I'm hyped he's gonna keep speaking out and inspiring people to take action 
I mean, I love the dude's music as much as the next person, but his editorial felt like a giant middle finger to Trump, and honestly, it didn't really add anything new to the conversation. And what's with all these protests, though? Can't we just find a way to come together instead of tearing each other apart? 
And now he's back at it again with an editorial that's straight fire 
On the other hand, I do think Neil Young has every right to speak out against Trump - his music has always been a powerful force for good... so yeah, let's have some nationwide protests, but also what about organizing folks around all these other important issues too? 
. But you know what really gets me? How Young uses his platform to spread love and unity instead of hate 
he's not afraid to speak truth to power and call out the bs that's going on in this country...Trump's policies are seriously messed up and it's time someone took him to task 
. We need more people like Neil who are willing to use their voice for good 
. The fact that he's still touring ( albeit limited in the US) but rocking out in Europe shows that his music can bring people together and make a difference