Phil Collins Calls Trump Nasty, Reveals Unwritten Song Fat People With Guns
Phil Collins criticized President Donald Trump as nasty and unattractive in a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview, questioned whether Trump would try to serve beyond two terms, and revealed an unwritten
Phil Collins Calls Trump Nasty, Reveals Unwritten Song Fat People With Guns Phil Collins criticized President Donald Trump as nasty and unattractive in a Piers Morgan Uncensored interview, questioned whether Trump would try to serve beyond two terms, and revealed an unwritten song about America titled Fat People with Guns. British rock icon Phil Collins took aim at President Donald Trump and revealed he has an unwritten song about America titled Fat People With Guns during a Friday interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored. The remarks come weeks before Collins is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist. Collins criticized the president's demeanor directly. He said Trump's whole manner is unattractive, even when he claims he did nothing. He explained that presidents have historically been eloquent and elegant, so people respect them even when they disagree.Collins Criticizes Trump Manner and Term LimitsBut when someone like Trump is as nasty as he is, you end up feeling dislike for him. The musician also questioned whether Trump could try to remain in office beyond a second term. Collins said it would not surprise him if Trump tried to overrule the two-term deal, noting that American presidents can only serve two terms. The 22nd Amendment states that no person can be elected president more than twice.Trump responded to the term limit discussion by saying he would love to run, but the law is very strong. Collins later described himself as not a political person despite his comments about the president and the political climate. Collins also took aim at the United States while discussing his songwriting process. He revealed that he had saved a provocative phrase he could eventually develop into a song.Unwritten Song Targets America and GunsHe said he has a song waiting to be written called Fat People with Guns, which is about America, and he just writes that phrase down so he does not forget it. His remarks come amid a broader debate over musicians using their platforms to criticize Trump and the United States. Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital in June that outside of big city bubbles, most Americans really only care about elections during an election year.He said otherwise they have much bigger cares, concerns, and priorities. Eldridge added that this changes when the rhetoric shifts from party-specific political criticism to more broad statements about America in general. He also said artists with any regard for commercial appeal should measure twice, cut once when disparaging American culture, character, and capability. He noted that the statement is free, but the response will prove costly.Experts Warn Artists Against Broad CriticismSarah Schmidt, president of PR firm Interdependence, told Fox News Digital in June that artists can face backlash when audiences believe their political commentary has shifted toward criticism of Americans themselves. She said if an artist mocks a USA chant from stage, they can face swift and intense backlash because it is not them commenting on a politician or policy. She said it is them criticizing the beliefs of the people who ultimately pay their bills.One expert noted that if an artist mocks a USA chant from stage, they can face swift and intense backlash. The expert said it is not them commenting on a politician or policy, but criticizing the beliefs of the people who ultimately pay their bills. The interview aired on Piers Morgan Uncensored and covered Collins' views on Trump, his songwriting, and the political climate.Collins is 74 years old and recently gave a grim health update in a rare interview, describing difficult and frustrating last few years. He is set to be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in the coming weeks. The induction will recognize his solo career apart from his work with Genesis.
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