Hello, all! There’s quite a buzz in the rock music sphere today. Remember Green Day, the famous rock band helmed by Billie Joe Armstrong? They’re making headlines again, but this time, it’s not for their music. It’s due to a contentious act during their recent live gig.
The band was on stage at the National Parks in Washington, D.C., rocking out to their hit track, “Jesus of Suburbia.” Suddenly, Armstrong brandished a rubber head, one that bore a striking resemblance to former President Donald Trump. With “Idiot” inscribed on its forehead, it was thrown into the audience, a move that raised eyebrows, considering it was less than a month after Trump survived an assassination attempt.
During this moment, Armstrong treated the head as if it had been severed, drawing parallels with Kathy Griffin’s similar display years prior. How did the audience react? Well, they clapped and cheered as the head was thrown into the crowd.
This is about as unhinged as I expected green day to be lol
pic.twitter.com/aQbWUypHdw— Tokio Thee McIntyre Stallion 🇵🇸 (@sailorgoon2k) July 31, 2024
This isn’t the first time Armstrong has used his platform to voice his political views. He’s well-known for expressing left-wing ideologies during his shows. Recall when he yelled ‘f*** America’ and mentioned ‘renouncing his citizenship’ after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022? Or his appearance on a popular New Year’s Eve program, where he referred to Trump supporters as being “rednecks?”
Armstrong has also voiced his opinions in recent interviews. He expressed his belief that those against the teaching of transgender awareness and sexual diversity in public schools are “f***ing close-minded.” He asked, “Why would you be afraid? Why don’t you let your kid just be the kid that they are?”
However, not everyone is happy with the band’s behavior.
Can you even fathom holding up a trump head mask just weeks after an attempted assassination? I used to love @greenday. Now, I’ll never listen to another one of your songs again! #FuckGreenDay pic.twitter.com/oUZ92cmfSG
— Stephanie Chilewski (@SpoildStephanie) July 30, 2024
Woke up to the awful news that Greenday made fun of Trump supporters. How can this be? What will we do without 50 year old rich white men in eyeliner on our side? pic.twitter.com/IdAZEAL4we
— 🇺🇸Travis🇺🇸 (@Travis_4_Trump) January 1, 2024
Crap… I hate to have to do this bc I grew up listening to them and they got some good music. However, with what happened with the attempt assassination of a former president I must boycott them. Dark days my friends, dark days.
— Kat (@Katalina724) July 30, 2024
The band recorded their latest LP in London. The reason for the change in location? Armstrong reportedly “needed a break from America,” given the tense political climate. Obviously, it speaks volumes about the singer, given all that’s happening in London. We graciously say you can stay there.
