
Paul McCartney gives three-word verdict on Donald Trump and it's brutal
Musician Paul McCartney didn't mince words when he took a swipe at President Donald Trump, with a scathing three-word remark that fans have recently unearthed. The former Beatle and Wings frontman didn't have many nice things to say about the President of the United States, expressing his irritation towards the politician.
McCartney even penned a track about the then-president, which was included on his 2018 record, Egypt Station. While discussing his album in 2018, McCartney aired his views on Trump, branding him a "braggart" among other descriptors.
A succinct three-word phrase summed up McCartney's opinion of the current commander-in-chief, who has l ately admitted he didn't know the location of the Congo.
In his 2018 publication 'The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present', McCartney revealed that his song Despite Repeated Warnings was inspired by the "existential threat" posed by climate change and Trump's apparent indifference.
Explaining the song, McCartney labelled Trump as "not the smartest" leader the globe has ever encountered.
The song's lyrics include lines such as: "Despite repeated warnings of dangers up ahead, the captain won't be listening to what's been said,' and 'those who shout the loudest, may not always be the smartest."
In the book, the Liverpool legend commented: "We're faced with the political situation, particularly in the US, where a braggart has been in charge and seems quite unstable, to say the least. He's shouting the loudest, but he's not necessarily the smartest."
McCartney then alleged that Trump considered climate change to be "a hoax" and lamented that "nobody's doing anything" regarding the perils of global warming.
He added: "I often think, 'How can a person get away with some of the things he says?' But then, two days later, the news cycle will have brought us something else he's said, and then the thing we thought the person would never get away with has gone, and it's difficult to bring it back."
In a chat with BBC, McCartney explained his viewpoint : "[The song] basically says, 'occasionally, we've got a mad captain sailing this boat we're all on and he is just going to take us to the iceberg [despite] being warned it's not a cool idea'."
Asked for specifics, McCartney clarified: "Well I mean, obviously it's Trump. But I don't get too involved because there's plenty of them about. He's not the only one."
At the dawn of his political journey, Trump confessed his belief that climate change was a 'hoax', orchestrated by the Chinese. He infamously tweeted in 2012: "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive."
Recent actions from Trump concerning climate change include his administration's removal of hundreds of scientists put together to write a government report on how global warming impacts the United States.
The dismissal of numerous professionals hints that for the first time since 2000, there might be no official US government report evaluating climate change in the nation.
An email forwarded to those working in the compilation of the report stated: "We are now releasing all current assessment participants from their roles. As plans develop for the assessment, there may be future opportunities to contribute or engage. Thank you for your service."
Sir Paul McCartney's outspokenness on climate issues has not only been applauded by the public, but his song reflecting on Trump's views on climate change is hailed as one of his masterpieces.
One fan commented: "Despite Repeated Warnings is one of my favorites off of Egypt Station. Such a fantastic album from start to finish." Another said: "Stays on repeat, I swear."
Yet another fan expressed astonishment after discovering the track: "Just stumbled here and listened to the song. Blown away. This will be my anthem for the indefinite future."
Insights into McCartney's take on the Trump administration are outlined in his book, The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present.
But some agree with McCartney's perspective while thinking that he should have been more harsh in his commentaries on the American political climate.
One said: "Nothing Paul McCartney said here was wrong, but talk about underselling it. Good grief. If you're gonna speak up, do it with your whole f**king chest, Sir Paul."
Another chimed in with a touch of humour: "Who's Paul to weigh in on politics. God love him. He just makes good songs."
Yet, some fans were quick to back McCartney's political musings, highlighting tracks such as Blackbird and Get Back as prime examples of his earlier politically infused lyrics.
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