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Jack White Takes Fiery Jabs at Donald Trump and Elon Musk During Performance
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The White Stripes musician continues making sharp political critique intertwined with his music, targeting two prominent figures: former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his Boston show.

AceShowbiz - Jack White, currently on his global No Name tour, has been capturing attention not just for his music, but for his outspoken political views. His latest performance in Boston was no exception.

On February 18, White performed a special version of "Corporation," originally from his third solo album, "Boarding House Reach". The track, which has always had undertones of criticism towards American capitalism, saw its lyrics altered to include direct jabs at Donald Trump and his close ally Elon Musk.

While the original lyrics of "Corporation" start with the line, "I'm thinking about starting a corporation. Who's with me?" White changed it to a biting commentary, "I was thinking about becoming an oligarch, who's with me?"

He continued to target Musk by singing, "I was thinking about taking government subsidies and starting my own electric car company. Who's with me? I'm thinking about not being elected. Never holding a public office. Never serving one day of military service. But somehow having the authority to control parts of the U.S. Government. Who's with me?"

White didn't hold back when it came to Trump either. He added, "I'm thinking about not being properly vetted by the Supreme Court or Congress, just doing whatever the hell I want because some f***ing bloated asshole orange f***ing gorilla who's failed at every business he's ever ran wants me to be his golf cart partner!"

This fierce criticism reflects White's long-standing disdain for Trump, which he has made evident over the years through various means, including selling "Icky Trump" shirts and publicly calling out the former President on social media.

Video footage of Jack White's Boston performance started circulating online several weeks after the show, garnering widespread attention and sparking conversations about his unapologetic stance on politics.

In November, following Trump's second electoral victory, White posted a blistering condemnation online, "Americans chose a known, obvious fascist and now America will get whatever this wannabe dictator wants to enact from here on in… It's absolutely dumbfounding that this con man succeeded in pulling the wool over so many Americans eyes not once, but twice."

White has also legally challenged Trump in the past, suing his campaign over the unauthorized use of his band The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" during Trump's 2024 campaign trail. Although the lawsuit was filed, it was voluntarily dropped after Trump's re-election.

Jack White continues to use his platform to voice his political views, blending his passion for music with his determination to speak out against what he views as injustices and misuse of power. As he heads into the next leg of his tour, fans and critics alike will undoubtedly be watching closely to see what statements -musical or otherwise - he makes next.

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