Neil Young has criticized Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk in a new video titled ‘As Time Explodes’, shared on his YouTube channel. The two-minute clip features a montage of news clips critiquing both the Trump administration and the growing influence of tech billionaires, accompanied by an instrumental track reminiscent of his 2003 song ‘Be The Rain’.
The video opens with imagery of the East Wing demolition during a government shutdown, showcasing a banner that reads “The 1% ruins the world”. It includes clips of Musk with a chainsaw, Trump receiving a luxury jet from Qatar, and Tim Cook’s visit to the White House. Additional footage highlights Jeff Bezos’ extravagant wedding costs and tweets about the “looting of America” by oligarchs.
Towards the end, the video supports recent ‘No Kings Protests’ across America. Young has a history of using his platform for political activism, previously removing his music from Spotify over vaccine misinformation and urging fans to boycott companies like Amazon and Meta. He has also deactivated his Facebook and Instagram accounts due to ethical concerns. Young’s longstanding opposition to Trump includes participating in the “Fighting Oligarchy” tour and releasing protest songs like ‘Big Crime’ and ‘Let’s Roll Again’. He expressed concerns about his ability to tour in the U.S. due to his outspoken criticism of the former president.
