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Dave Matthews tells crowd he's tired of Trump

Musician expresses frustration with the sitting president during a performance.

What to know

  • Dave Matthews expressed frustration with Trump's presidency during a concert, stating he is "tired of this fuckin' President."
  • Social media commenters broadly agreed, with many connecting the sentiment to calls for voting and media accountability.
  • The conversation surfaced tension between those who support amplifying criticism and those who worry about giving the president attention.

The dispute Whether amplifying criticism of Trump through high-profile statements helps or harms the effort to remove him, with some arguing media should minimize his visibility to avoid feeding his desired attention. · positions read across 152 posts and comments

most voices

Trump fatigue is widespread and justified; citizens should vote against him.

  • “Everyone is tired of Trump his incompetence and his corruption”

    robe87.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
some voices

Media should minimize Trump's visibility rather than amplify his coverage.

  • “Since broadcast outlets are boycotting the WH press pool, print & online outlets should boycott visuals of him.”

    bettybarcode.com · Bluesky ↗
some voices

Dave Matthews is admirable for his consistent moral stance and cultural impact.

  • “Dave is one of the good guys- he has not wavered as a human of a "good soul" his entire life.”

    petergriffin28.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗

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    Social media users amplify and respond to Matthews' statement

    Bluesky commenters broadly echoed frustration with Trump's presidency, with some comparing Matthews to other musicians and others calling for electoral action or media boycotts of the president.

    “I said it last night, but I'll say it again - man, I'm so tired of this fuckin' President.”
    — Dave Matthews · source
    • thetnholler.bsky.social

      DAVE MATTHEWS: “I said it last night, but I’ll say it again - man, I’m so tired of this fuckin’ President.”

      thetnholler.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago32k▲view on Bluesky ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 152 posts in this stretch
    • Yeah Dave, ALL sane people are beyond “fuckin’ tired” of him. #TrumpIsTheEnemyWithin

      moriah1121.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago106▲view on Bluesky ↗
    • Things Ed Sheeran would never say for 200 Alex

      gaybabadook.bsky.socialBluesky1d ago79▲view on Bluesky ↗
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  2. background

    Dave Matthews expresses frustration with Trump during performance — During a concert performance, Dave Matthews told the crowd: "I said it last night, but I'll say it again - man, I'm so tired of this fuckin' President." The statement was posted to Bluesky and gained significant traction.

What people are saying 21 voices from 1 site · best of 152 · verbatim