Iconic 2000s rock singer says Trump supporters are NOT welcome at his tour
Rock singer Ronnie Winter, who fronts the popular early 2000s band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, warned his fans that if they voted for Donald Trump, they weren't welcome at their shows.
Winter referenced posts he made in 2020 promoting a ' woke ' agenda, telling his fans, 'the thing about being woke is you're awake, and once you're awake you can never go to sleep.'
The rock star stood by his stance and issued a bold message to Trump supporters: 'In case somehow you missed it - Hi, my name is Ronnie Winter, I sing for the Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and I actually follow what Jesus says.'
He went on to say that Christians who voted for Trump should be ashamed and added that they weren't allowed at his shows.
'I don't want you there. Don't come to my shows,' he added.
Winter said it was 'awesome' that people loved the band's hit song, Face Down, but that it wasn't for anyone who supported the president.
'If you voted for Donald Trump, do not come to my shows or ever, not just these four years,' he continued.
'Don't come to my shows because you're going to hear a lot of woke propaganda, and you're going to hear the actual words of Jesus.'
'You're going to see a lot of acceptance from all areas of life and races, and you're just going to see a lot of harmony. That's not what you're about. Don't come,' he proclaimed.
Winter said that refunds would be available to Trump supporters who purchased tickets to the show.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is touring this summer and fall with shows across the US.
They're also set to perform at multiple festivals, including All Your Friends Fest, When We Were Young, and Warped Tour.
Winter has been an outspoken critic of Trump and was vocal during the pandemic about wearing masks and isolating.
Comments were disabled on his post, but social media users sounded off on Winter's remarks in a Reddit thread.
'"I follow what Jesus actually says." Then follows it up with "if you voted for Trump don't come to my shows." Jesus loved everyone. Broke bread with sinners,' one comment read.
'What a great way to lose people who just want to hear music and get away from politics,' another criticized.
'Wouldn't he want Trump supporters at his show so they can see what acceptance is like? Also is it weird that someone who is all about inclusion and acceptance won't accept a group of people at his shows?' a third wrote.
However, many praised Winter's brash comments, with one writing, 'I don't know who this guy is or his music (this came up as recommended to me) but I'll give him a listen just based on this.'
'Legend. Gotta love that dude,' a second agreed.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus rose to fame in the early 2000s with rock hits like Face Down, Your Guardian Angel, and False Pretense.
Winter is the lead singer alongside guitarists Josh Burke, Randy Winter, and drummer John Espy.
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