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As Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine On Sunday evening at the Boston Calling Music Festival, he had a clear message in his solo appearance. On the screen behind him there were almost two dozen buttons, on which “Fuck Trump” was read, the president was called ‘tyrant’ and referred to as “hater in chief”. Morello turned to the audience. And said: “Welcome, brothers and sisters. To the last big event before they all throw us into prison.”
Support for Bruce Springsteen in a dispute with Trump
Morello used his appearance to Legion of musicians to connect the Bruce Springsteen In his recent discussion with Donald Trump support. “Bruce is going against Trump. Because Bruce has been all his life all his life for truth“Justice, democracy and equality,” said Morello. “And Trump is angry with him. Because Bruce attracts a larger audience. Fuck the guys.” The guitarist played a cover version of Springsten’s “The Ghost of Tom Joad” out of solidarity.
“This country is your land”: censorship and revolutionary message
Otherwise in his set, Morello played “This Land is your land” by Woody Guthrie. A song he had learned in third grade. Only to later determine that essential lines of text had been removed from the version known to him. “It’s a beautiful song. But they all stanzas censored to explain what the song really is about,” said Morello. “This is a revolutionary anthem. Woody Guthrie knew that music could be something that people raise. United and transced. A protective shield and a weapon for changes. Authoritarian and billionaires believe that this country belongs to them. Woody Guthrie knew that this country belonged to you.”
His description of the song reflects the recent statements by Neil Young, who also Against Trump has positioned. “Bruce and thousands of musicians think that they ruin America. They are worried instead of taking care of the dying children in Gaza. That is their problem. I’m not afraid of them. And the rest of us don’t,” said Young last week. “You forget your actual task. You work for us.”
Funding dispute between Harvard and the US government
Morello not only represents musicians in this fight. He also showed his support for his Alma Mater, Harvard University, at the festival, which takes place in the Harvard Athletic Complex. The Ivy League University Smalled recently The Ministry of Homeland, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice in response to the attempt by the Trump government to prevent the university from accepting international students. Early this month frozen The Ministry of Education entered all federal grants for Harvard. Because the university refused to follow the demands.
The musician put the free course “We The People: Civic Engagement in a Constitutional Democracy ” before that is available online via the university. Morello said that the course “Fundamentals of the US government, understanding of the constitution and how to recognize a dictatorial takeover in his country” conveys. As an excellent student, he completed his studies in Harvard in 1986 with a BA in political science.
Guitar with message against ICE
At another point in his appearance, Morello turned his guitar. And showed a message on the back, at the stand: “Fuck ICE” has repeatedly disregarded judicial orders that prescribe a proper procedure for migrants in its immigration policy since taking office. Which also led to the detention and deportation of US citizens.
“No Retreat, Baby,” Morello wrote on X, alluding to his appearance. “No surrender.”