Tom Morello clarifies Rage Against the Machine's political stance on social media
Tom Morello clarified Rage Against the Machine's political stance on X, addressing misconceptions about the band's views. He emphasized that their music critiques a capitalist and white supremacist power structure, not specific political parties. Morello noted that the band's first album was released during the Clinton administration and has consistently criticized both Democratic and Republican leaders. He stated that Rage Against the Machine has never publicly supported any political candidates. Additionally, Morello denied rumors that the band required COVID-19 vaccination proof or masks for concert attendance, calling such claims false and misleading.