Tom Morello's Bolsonaro fans disappointed by his Lula endorsement
Bolsonaro supporters of Tom Morello expressed disappointment after the Rage Against the Machine guitarist publicly endorsed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brazil's election, with some announcing they would stop following the musician. Morello, who has been politically active for decades, faced criticism from fans who argued he lacks understanding of Brazil's situation. Some comments claimed Lula and his party created chaos in the country, while others appealed to Morello's past work with Chris Cornell. Morello's left-wing activism dates to his childhood, influenced by his activist mother and Kenyan diplomat father. The band has long criticized US government policies, corporations, and police repression, including a 1993 protest against music censorship at Lollapalooza.