Grammy Winner Blasts ‘A--hole’ Trump on Canadian Stage
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Christopher Cross addressed political tensions between the U.S. and Canada during his concert at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheater, referencing Martin Luther King Jr.'s civil rights speech in his song "Dreamers."
- Cross criticized former President Donald Trump’s policies, including trade disputes and the renaming of Lake Ontario, expressing embarrassment over the U.S. leadership and urging hope for change in the upcoming election.
- The audience responded positively to Cross’s remarks, showing support amid ongoing trade conflicts and political disagreements between the two countries.
- Canadian band Blue Rodeo also used their performance at the same venue to subtly criticize Trump, encouraging the audience to celebrate the natural heritage of Lake Ontario despite political tensions.
