Guns N ‘Roses leader Axl Rose speaks openly on Twitter about his political beliefs, and disdains the Trump presidency, which he calls “obscene,” and over the holiday weekend, the “Sweet Child O” singer. Mine “expressed it all. After tweeting about US Surgeon General Jerome Adams on July 3, and receiving a response, Rose shared a three-paragraph post explaining his perspective.
My disdain for the current administration and what I perceive as a threat to democracy is no secret. I’m not (cont.) Https://t.co/vXSKO5lVBt
– Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 5, 2020
“My disdain 4 [our] current administration [and] what I perceive as your threat to [our] democracy is not a secret, “Rose wrote, adding that he is not very active on social media, although when taken into account he is often criticizing the current administration.
“Overall my posts in regards[s] to current events, politics or social affairs [are] usually comes from a feeling of outrage, obligation [and] The responsibility to say something at times when I feel like I shouldn’t is to be complicit (as opposed to a desire for attention or self-promotion). I am nobody, just a citizen who, like everyone, has my own opinions. [and] believe in my heart that ultimately I want the best for not only [our] country but for humanity wild life [and our] environment, “adding that in the United States people are” free to disagree. “
“So, I feel when someone in this administration, for example, or in the media, in entertainment or in the public, says or does something that, in my opinion, supports or satisfies the irresponsibility of this administration or various problems [with] government or law enforcement, I can express an opinion, “he continued.” Perhaps a strong response or opinion, or perhaps considered by some to be a lewd or immature response. It happens. “
In addition to complaining about the Trump campaign’s past use of her band’s songs, Rose has come face-to-face on Twitter with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
In May, Rose wrote that Mnuchin is “officially disgusting,” to which Mnuchin replied, “What have you done for your country lately?”
What have you done for the country lately? 🇺🇸
– Steven Mnuchin (@ stevenmnuchin1) May 7, 2020
Rose’s response: “Unlike this manager, I am not responsible for more than 70 deaths.”
In his most recent social media confrontation with Surgeon General Adams, the rocker wrote:
Jerome Adams is
a: a coward
b: a POS
c: both
Give up. You don’t deserve the job or the title. America deserves better.– Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 3, 2020
Adams responded to Rose with a video about the importance of wearing masks.
Hi Axl: appreciate your passion (and your music 🎸). How about you help me save some lives by sharing the message about staying safe and wearing face covers? Tthttps: //t.co/GtwMggagh4
– US Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) July 4, 2020
Amazing! n ‘thank you! Do you want to start by telling people to avoid large gatherings? Or do you want me to? Too bad we didn’t get that out 4 this weekend like on TV.
– Axl Rose (@axlrose) July 4, 2020
