Hayley Williams Kicks Off Tour with ‘F**k Donald Trump’ and ‘F**k ICE’ Rants

Hayley Williams, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Paramore, kicked off her fall U.S. tour on Thursday evening with a blunt political statement. At the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida, the 37-year-old singer told the crowd, “Be safe, take care of yourself, look out for each other, and fuck Donald Trump,” according to footage and reports from the event. The performance marked the start of her 2026 “The Hayley Williams Show” U.S. tour.

This is not the first time Williams has used her concert platform for profane political commentary. In May, during a performance at the Fox Theater in Oakland, California, she shouted “Fuck ICE” and “Free Palestine” while on stage. The outbursts came during her song “Ice In My OJ,” a 2025 track. As she sang the lyric “I got ice in my OJ, I’m a cold, hard bitch,” she added, “Fuck ICE,” holding up her middle finger. She then continued with the line “A lot of dumb motherfuckers that I made rich” before exclaiming, “and free Palestine!”

Fan Reactions Divided

The May incident quickly circulated on social media, where reactions were sharply split. A video posted to X drew criticism from some users. One commenter wrote, “White liberal women are the fucking worst.” Another said, “Zero talent, no brain.” A third added, “She used to be cool now she’s a joke.” The backlash did not appear to deter Williams, who has a history of political statements at her shows.

Last year, Williams announced that “all are welcome” at her concerts—but then added, with apparent irony, that she hopes fans who “harbor harmful ideologies” will feel unwelcome at her performances. That statement, reported at the time, underscored her willingness to draw lines with her audience.

A Pattern of Political Outbursts

The singer’s recent rants fit a broader pattern. In 2024, Williams halted a performance to deliver a partisan speech in which she claimed, without providing evidence, that President Donald Trump wants to “punish” poor people. That same year, she was accused of fostering a toxic workplace, though details of those allegations were not elaborated in the source.

Williams, who also had a solo career with hits like “Airplanes,” has long been vocal about her political views. But her latest tour-opening comments suggest she is not shying away from controversy as she embarks on the fall leg of her tour.

Breitbart News reported on the Thursday evening remarks, noting that Williams’s announcement came at the very start of her set. The tour is expected to continue across the United States in the coming months, and it remains to be seen whether Williams will sustain this level of political messaging or whether the criticism will influence her approach.

For now, the message from Williams is clear—at least to those in attendance. Whether fans agree with her politics or not, the singer is using her platform to make her views heard, one concert at a time.

Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2026/09/07/pop-star-hayley-williams-screams-fk-ice-fk-donald-trump-free-palestine-at-concert/