Tom Morello Labels Both Political Parties as War Criminals
- Tom Morello accused both the Democrats and Republicans of being war criminals.
- He has only publicly endorsed anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan throughout his career.
- Morello emphasized grassroots activism as key for real change in politics.
Tom Morello, the 60-year-old guitarist from Rage Against the Machine, engaged in a heated exchange on social media regarding political endorsements. In his statements, he characterized both major political parties, the Democrats and Republicans, as 'war criminals,' drawing from his experiences working as a scheduling secretary for Democratic Senator Alan Cranston in the late 1980s. Morello emphasized the need for grassroots activism rather than relying on the political elite. He has publicly endorsed only one candidate, anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, who is known for her protests against the Iraq War. Further controversy arose when fans accused him of endorsing Kamala Harris and requiring vaccinations for concert attendance, both claims he denied, asserting that no vaccination proof was ever required for Rage Against the Machine shows. This backlash comes shortly after the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting ongoing tensions between Morello's political beliefs and fan expectations.