The Strokes end Coachella set with political video on CIA and Gaza

Key Points:

• The Strokes ended their Coachella weekend two set with a politically charged video montage during their performance of "Oblivius," highlighting alleged CIA-backed regime changes, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and bombings in Gaza and Iran.
• The montage referenced historical events such as the CIA's involvement in overthrowing world leaders and included claims about the U.S. government's role in King's assassination, citing a 1999 civil trial verdict despite official government denials.
• The video also depicted images related to slavery, Black Lives Matter protests, and suspicious plane crashes of foreign leaders, concluding with footage of U.S. and Israeli military strikes and destruction of universities in Iran and Gaza.
• The performance sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the band's political stance and others criticizing the messaging, while frontman Julian Casablancas had previously made political remarks onstage and expressed disillusionment with U.S. politics.
• The Strokes are preparing to release their new album "Reality Awaits" on June 26 and will embark on a global tour throughout the summer and fall.