Neil Young Urges Americans to Take Action as Country Descends into Chaos
In a strongly worded editorial published on his official website, Neil Young has issued a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump's policies, calling on Americans to "rise up" and take action against the deteriorating political and social climate.
"It's ICE Cold Here in America," reads the title of the post, which serves as a stark warning about the dire state of the country under Trump's leadership. Young urges readers to "wake up" and confront the reality of a nation he believes is being torn apart by Trump's divisive rhetoric and policies.
The editorial comes days after a protester was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, sparking widespread demonstrations across the US. Young's comments echo the concerns of many Americans who feel that Trump's leadership has created a culture of fear and division.
"It's not about 'Make America Great Again'," Young writes. "It's about turning our cities into battlegrounds so he can cancel our elections with marshal law and escape all accountability." He adds, "Something has to change this," urging Americans to respond through nonviolent protest.
Young also criticizes Trump's use of fear as a political tool, warning against the militarization of American cities. In a direct attack on ICE, he writes, "It's ICE cold here in America."
The musician's criticism of Trump extends beyond his policies to his personal character. Young accuses Trump of dividing the country and fostering instability, saying, "Donald Trump is destroying America bit by bit with his staff of wannabes...He has divided us."
Young's comments are not new, as he has consistently spoken out against Trump's politics and use of his music. Last summer, he released a protest song called "Big Crime," which directly references Trump and political leadership in Washington, D.C.
Despite the criticism, Young remains committed to using his platform to speak out against injustice. His Archive Series box sets continue to be updated with new releases and historical material from across his career.
Young's call to action is clear: Americans must rise up and demand change. The question is, will they listen?
In a strongly worded editorial published on his official website, Neil Young has issued a scathing critique of former President Donald Trump's policies, calling on Americans to "rise up" and take action against the deteriorating political and social climate.
"It's ICE Cold Here in America," reads the title of the post, which serves as a stark warning about the dire state of the country under Trump's leadership. Young urges readers to "wake up" and confront the reality of a nation he believes is being torn apart by Trump's divisive rhetoric and policies.
The editorial comes days after a protester was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis, sparking widespread demonstrations across the US. Young's comments echo the concerns of many Americans who feel that Trump's leadership has created a culture of fear and division.
"It's not about 'Make America Great Again'," Young writes. "It's about turning our cities into battlegrounds so he can cancel our elections with marshal law and escape all accountability." He adds, "Something has to change this," urging Americans to respond through nonviolent protest.
Young also criticizes Trump's use of fear as a political tool, warning against the militarization of American cities. In a direct attack on ICE, he writes, "It's ICE cold here in America."
The musician's criticism of Trump extends beyond his policies to his personal character. Young accuses Trump of dividing the country and fostering instability, saying, "Donald Trump is destroying America bit by bit with his staff of wannabes...He has divided us."
Young's comments are not new, as he has consistently spoken out against Trump's politics and use of his music. Last summer, he released a protest song called "Big Crime," which directly references Trump and political leadership in Washington, D.C.
Despite the criticism, Young remains committed to using his platform to speak out against injustice. His Archive Series box sets continue to be updated with new releases and historical material from across his career.
Young's call to action is clear: Americans must rise up and demand change. The question is, will they listen?
? Neil Young is speaking truth to power, like he always does 
. I mean, Trump's policies have been literally tearing the country apart for years, and it's finally being acknowledged by someone with his platform. But at the same time, I'm like, what about all the other artists who are just gonna sit back and do nothing? 
I know Neil is a legend and all, but can't we all just speak up for once? 
It's about time someone called out Trump for what he's done to this country. ICE has gotta go, and it's high time we start thinking about how to create real change 
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. I'm not surprised by Neil Young's rant tho, he's been saying stuff like this for ages but ppl just ignored him till it was too late 
. trump's policies have created so much division and fear that i'm starting to think some people are actually scared of what's happening in their own country 
. ICE is just another example of how the system is broken, it's not like anyone's gonna magically fix these problems overnight 
. we need ppl who care about this stuff to speak out like neil young is doing, but meanwhile we're stuck with ppl who don't wanna listen 
. what's the point in even trying when everyone's just gonna do whatever they want anyway? 
. I mean, Trump's policies are straight out of a bad sci-fi movie - divide and conquer, anyone? 
And that ICE thing is just sickening... we're supposed to be a nation of freedom and justice, not some battleground city in a dystopian future 
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. And let's be real, who needs "Make America Great Again" when we can just have a decent social safety net and some actual healthcare?! 
. We need more voices like him speaking out against injustice... or at least someone with the courage to tell it like it is 
. Can we PLEASE just get some common sense in this country?! 
. I mean, can't we all just take a step back and look at the state of our country? It's like Trump is pushing us towards this never-ending cycle of division and chaos 
. Young's got some harsh words for Trump's leadership style, but honestly, who doesn't think that? 
. I'm all for taking action and making our voices heard, especially when it comes to issues like immigration and police brutality 
. It's time we start listening to each other more than the noise of hate and division 
. Young's calling on Americans to "rise up" - I say, let's do just that 
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maybe we should be focusing on unity instead of tearing each other down? 
and honestly, I kinda love how bold Neil Young is for speaking out - it takes guts to call someone out like that! 
i feel like he's trying to say that using our platforms for good isn't enough sometimes we need to do more than just speak out 
don't get me wrong, Trumps got some crazy stuff goin on but I think the guy who shot that protester was a total bummer too 
it's time for us to take action and make our voices heard 
we need more people like Neil Young standin up against injustice and fightin for what's right 
I love how he's not afraid to speak truth to power. And honestly, who wouldn't want to rise up against a system that seems to be going down in flames? 
It's about time we start taking action for change! 
and neil young is speaking truth to power by calling out trumps divisive rhetoric 
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. That's what Neil Young is trying to do here - use his voice to wake up Americans and make them realize we're at a breaking point 
neil young is speaking truth to power and im so grateful for him 
his message is clear: we need to wake up and take action 
its not just about voting or protesting it's about taking a stand and refusing to be silenced 
hes all talk and no action and its making america look like a joke worldwide 
we cant just sit back and let him destroy everything we hold dear we need to take a stand and fight for whats right 
anyway i was watching a vid of cats playing piano and it was so funny i dont get why people can't just relax and enjoy life anymore its like everyone's always stressed or something i mean i get that trump is a thing but cant he just chill for once