The musician took to Instagram earlier this month with a blunt message: “If any of my followers voted or support Trump or are still friends with anyone who supports the Trump administration, you’re out. Fuck you. Never contact me again.”
Borland Doubles Down, Offers a Conditional Olive Branch
The guitarist clarified his stance on Saturday, February 7, reiterating his disapproval while acknowledging the backlash his initial post received.
Following significant reaction to his initial statement, Borland posted a follow-up on Saturday, doubling down on his sentiments but also extending a gesture of understanding. “I guess if you’re mad at me say whatever you want to here,” he wrote. “I just want everyone to be happy. Fuck Trump. Fuck ICE.”
He continued, revealing his political leanings: “Democrats are without leadership except Bernie. Love AOC. So call me a Libtard here. Hail Satan. It’s also my birthday so you can wish me a happy birthday if you want.” In a subsequent Instagram Story, Borland addressed the criticism, stating: “Y’all hating me for not wanting hatred in the world is wild. Fine, keep voting against your best interest and telling me: stick to playing guitar. Never heard that one before.”
A Chorus of Criticism Against Trump and ICE
Borland’s outspokenness is part of a growing trend within the entertainment industry. Bad Bunny delivered a powerful speech at the Grammys after winning Album of the Year, stating, “We are not savage, we are not animals, we are not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans.”
Billie Eilish also voiced her opposition to ICE from the Grammys stage, prompting support from Mark Ruffalo and Finneas despite facing her own backlash. Green Day urged ICE agents to “quit their shitty ass job” during a pre-Super Bowl performance in San Francisco. Bruce Springsteen penned and debuted a new song, ‘Streets Of Minneapolis,’ criticizing ICE’s actions in the city at a benefit show hosted by Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine, who also delivered a passionate speech in support of protesters.
Jack White recently called for Trump’s removal from office following a racist post on his Truth Social account, while Lady Gaga paused a concert in Tokyo to condemn ICE and advocate for “mercy.”
- Limp Bizkit’s Wes Borland publicly denounced Donald Trump and ICE on Instagram.
- Borland doubled down on his stance, stating his political preferences and acknowledging the resulting criticism.
- Numerous other artists, including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, and Bruce Springsteen, have recently voiced opposition to Trump and ICE.
- The wave of criticism highlights a growing trend of political activism within the entertainment industry.
