Green Day's outspoken stance against Trump and his supporters, the MAGA movement, is set to continue with their performance at the Super Bowl. The band's history of political statements and criticism of the former president is well-documented, and their upcoming performance is no exception. Here's a look back at some of their most memorable comments and actions.
Trump and Hitler
Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong has never shied away from comparing Trump to Hitler. In 2016, he told Kerrang! magazine, "The worst problem I see about Trump is who his followers are... I mean, that’s f***ing Hitler, man!" Armstrong's strong anti-Trump sentiment is a continuation of his vocal opposition to President George W. Bush.
Anti-Trump Chant at the American Music Awards
In the same year, Armstrong led the audience at the American Music Awards in a chant against Trump. After performing "Bang Bang" from the album Revolution Radio, the band broke out into a chant, shouting "No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA."
Changing Lyrics to 'American Idiot'
Green Day has famously altered the lyrics of their hit song "American Idiot" to take a swipe at Trump. Since at least 2019, they have swapped the line "I’m not part of a redneck agenda" to "I’m not part of the MAGA agenda" during live performances for major events.
Delayed Release of 'The American Dream is Killing Me'
Green Day initially intended to release their protest song "The American Dream is Killing Me" in 2020, but decided to delay it to avoid making the album too political. The song was eventually recorded and released in 2024, addressing the broader anxiety of being an American.
Mocking Trump's Allies
After Trump ally Elon Musk faced accusations of giving a "Nazi salute" during an inauguration celebration, Armstrong mocked the tech mogul during a performance in Johannesburg. He substituted the lyric "MAGA agenda" with "I’m not a part of the Elon agenda."
Skewering JD Vance
In March 2025, Armstrong altered the lyrics of "Jesus of Suburbia" to take aim at Vice President JD Vance, singing, "Am I r**ed, or am I just JD Vance?" This came after he had previously asked the crowd, "Don’t you want politicians to shut the f up? Don’t you want Elon Musk to shut the f*** up? Don’t you want Donald Trump to shut the f*** up?"
As Green Day prepares to perform at the Super Bowl, their history of political activism and criticism of Trump and his allies is set to continue, leaving fans eager to see what they will do next.
