A veteran rock frontman is not a fan of President Donald Trump. Singer Randy Jackson is not holding back. He shared his plans to vote against the current administration moving forward.
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The 71-year-old Zebra frontman criticized Trump's second administration during an Oct. 25 appearance on The Card King Sports and Variety Show. Although Jackson acknowledged that discussing politics could alienate some of his longtime fans, he explained that the country's current political climate has become too troubling for him to remain silent.
"It's horrible that it's become what it is, and for some people it's almost religious, and for some people it's almost become religious, Jackson declared, according to Blabbermouth. "And I just think, in the midterms, I can tell you I'm voting blue, straight up and down. I just think that there's too much craziness going on, especially at the highest levels in government. And that's my take on it.
The musician accused the Trump administration of creating unnecessary chaos in Washington. He expressed frustration with the president's leadership and members of his Cabinet. Jackson also acknowledged the potential consequences of sharing his political opinions publicly.
Rock Frontman Speaks Out
"You lost half your fans when you start talking politics," Jackson added. "But I think there's a lot of people that have kind of changed their minds about the White House and the cabinet, the way they're operating. And we can make a change in November, and make some big changes, hopefully, because it just seems like Trump has been just running the country roughshod since he's been in office this time."
However, the singer suggested that some Americans who previously supported Trump might be reconsidering their positions because of the administration's actions. He also criticized Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly the administration's handling of the war in Iran.
The rock frontman said, "So, I'm not counting on anything. That's why I'm getting out, and I'm gonna vote. Matter of fact, I think I'm gonna vote right after we get off the phone here. This is the first day at the poll in New York. Yeah, I think it is possible to take both, and I think at this point it's really important. I can't even imagine what's gonna happen in the next two years after all the promises that Trump made to his followers and didn't come through. I mean, the whole thing, the Iran war, just everything is just ... it's so different than anything I figured I'd see in my lifetime. Coddling Putin and rejecting Ukraine. I'm scratching my head over this whole thing. For me, it's like a nightmare.
The political discussion was somewhat unexpected. The conversation initially focused on Zebra's remarkable longevity. Jackson was asked how the band had managed to maintain its original lineup for more than five decades. He credited the group's enduring friendships, shared interests, and close relationships with fans.
