Paramore’s lead vocalist Hayley Williams brought her recent performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas to a halt, using the stage as a platform to launch a scathing attack on former President Donald Trump. Without providing any evidence, Williams alleged that Trump’s intentions are to “punish” low-income individuals.
During her impassioned speech, Williams also accused Trump of seeking to harm women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She centered her claims around “Project 2025,” a concept that is not affiliated with Trump’s policies.
Williams warned the audience, “Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s strategy for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Do you want to live in a dictatorship? Then make sure to cast your vote!”
In contrast, Trump has consistently expressed his commitment to improving the economic conditions for all Americans, embracing a diverse range of supporters within his political movement.
This incident marks the latest example of Williams using her platform to express her political views, often to the point of alienating some of her audience. Last year, she sparked controversy by targeting supporters of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a concert, stating that those who voted for him were “dead” to her.
Williams has a history of showcasing her radical leftist views, both on and off stage. She has been known to wear provocative clothing, such as a t-shirt reading “Abort the Supreme Court,” and frequently promotes her opinions on social media, including her support for transgender medical procedures for children, which she deems a “necessity.”
