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During a New Year's Eve performance on ABC, Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong changed a lyric in their hit song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump and his MAGA agenda, replacing "redneck agenda" with "MAGA agenda." This alteration, which has been made in past performances, sparked backlash from Trump supporters. The band, known for its political commentary, has a history of critiquing U.S. media and politics in their music.
During a New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, Green Day's lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong modified the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize Donald Trump, changing a line to reference the "Maga agenda." The band, known for its political statements, has previously expressed disapproval of Trump, including at the American Music Awards in 2016 and through merchandise. This lyrical change coincides with ongoing investigations into Trump's actions surrounding the 2020 election and the January 6 Capitol riot. Green Day is also preparing to release a new album soon.
During a New Year's Eve performance on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve," Green Day altered the lyrics of their song "American Idiot" to criticize former President Donald Trump, changing a line to reference the MAGA agenda. This is not the first time the band has publicly opposed Trump, having previously made statements against him at the American Music Awards in 2016 and through merchandise sales. The band is known for their political activism and is set to release a new album described as "an invitation into Green Day's brain."