A recent photograph that circulated on Monday captured Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong holding a plastic mask resembling President Donald Trump's head during the band's performance at Nationals Park in Washington DC.
🔥🚨BREAKING: Green Day lead singer Billy Joe Armstrong protested in disgusting fashion by holding a Donald Trump mask that many onlookers say represents a dead or defeated Trump while performing in DC just two weeks after their Donald Trump was almost killed. .… pic.twitter.com/K0HMM8r3mC
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The mask, inscribed with the word “idiot” on the forehead, sparked controversy as images of the show shared online resurfaced.
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The stunt came shortly after the failed attempt on Trump's life on July 13, and drew harsh criticism for its unsavory nature.
It's time to boycott Green Day
Total rubbish https://t.co/okalOBSAz9
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) July 30, 2024
Republican Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee described Green Day's trajectory from establishment defenders to apparent establishment collaborators, emphasizing their departure from their former rebel image.
Green Day used to be anti-establishment, now they're the establishment. https://t.co/smBjkaNyXW
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) July 30, 2024
Burchett criticized the band for their ignorance of the struggles their fans face today, claiming their privilege has clouded their judgment and distanced them from the reality of ordinary Americans.
Green Day had a concert here in DC last night.
They decided it would be a good idea to raise a severed Trump head.
Only TWO WEEKS after it was crap in the head.
These people are SICK. pic.twitter.com/Fn7eP4RTFQ
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 30, 2024