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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Daily Record
Rod Stewart savagely blasts Donald Trump with lyric change amid 35% trade tariff increase
Rod Stewart did not hold back against his old pal Donald Trump as he blasted him on stage. Rod Stewart has publicly hit out at Donald Trump with a brutal lyric change which mocked the US President during one of his recent gigs. The Maggie May hitmaker was performing his own rendition of 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor in Canada at Toronto's Budweiser Stage as a part of his One Last stop tour when he replaced the lyrics with his own chosen words, taking a brutal swipe at his former pal Trump. Sir Rod did not hold back as he sang: "We spent so many nights thinking how you did us wrong, we've banded all together, your tariff made us strong. You know you're not so great, there's not a snowball's chance in hell we'll be your 51st state. "We have all we really need, we will live without your greed, we will survive. 51st state my f*****g a**!" Sir Rod shouted "Go on Canada!" at the end of his performance. The lyrics referred to Trump's hopes to make Canada a part of the United States of America in a trade deal with the country. Trump said last month that he did not expect to reach a trade deal with Canada with the deadline coming today on August 1 but urged that Canada becoming our "cherished 51s state" would make all tariffs disappear. The Canada trade tariff has now been raised to 35 per cent on all goods deemed non-compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, escalating a trade war with one of Washington's key economic partners. Trump said Canada had "failed to cooperate" in curbing the flow of fentanyl and other drugs being smuggled across the US border despite Prime Minister Mark Carney insisting earlier this month that Canada was making "vital progress" towards the problem. Canada has since responded to the news with a statement from Carney saying he was 'disappointed' in Trump's tariff hike, adding that 'Canadians will be our own best customer.' He said that Canada accounts for just 1 percent of U.S. fentanyl imports. Canada said earlier this month it had no plans to be rushed into an agreement with Trump and the country would not accept a poor deal. When the tariffs were first announced earlier this year, Ontario hit back with a threat to impose a 25 per cent charge on electricity going into the States. At the time, Premier Doug Ford said: "If the US escalates, I will not hesitate to shut off electricity completely." Trump branded it an 'abusive threat' and wrote on social media: "Based on Ontario, Canada, placing a 25% Tariff on 'Electricity' coming into the United States, I have instructed my Secretary of Commerce to add an ADDITIONAL 25% Tariff." Rod's lyric change came just days before the Canada trade tariff was officially raised, today. The singer was once good friends with Trump, but has since revealed that he no longer considers him as an ally. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Speaking to Radio Times, he said: "I'm not a great fan of Trump. I knew him very, very well. I used to go to his house. "I live literally half a mile away... We're both on the beach. I used to go to his Christmas parties. He's always been a bit of a man's man. I liked him for that. "But he didn't, as far as I'm concerned, treat women very well. But since he became President, he became another guy. Somebody I didn't know."
The Herald Scotland
27-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Donald Trump remains an object of scorn for these Scots
Yet, the object of their ire is 200 miles away at his Ayrshire golf course, and unless he's tracking the goings-on in the Granite City via The Herald's live blog, he probably doesn't even know they've assembled. I find the rendezvous point somewhat ironic, given the American president's admiration of Wallace's on-screen portrayal by Aussie Mel Gibson in 1995's Braveheart, which he once called 'the greatest film I've ever seen.' The surrounding gardens are teeming with police officers, of course. More than I've ever seen, despite half a decade in Aberdeen. Rod holds his sign aloft in the shadow of William Wallace. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) 'They've been bused up from England, ya know,' one protestor, a ruddy older gent named Rod, tells me. He clutches a poster board in his right hand, emblazoned with a design of his own making - Mr Trump, orange and yellow, munching on a brown dog. 'Stop eating dogs Donald,' the sign reads. 'Some folks didn't get this,' he says. 'It's about the debate.' Ah yes. One of Mr Trump's greatest hits, when he echoed a right-wing conspiracy theory accusing Haitian immigrants of cooking up dogs and cats for use in Satanic rituals. Mr Trump himself is on hand, portrayed as the Great Deceiver, thanks to the artistry of Michael Forbes, a self-proclaimed 'pop surrealist' and longtime critic of the president. 'Hope yer next jobby is a hedgehog,' the cardboard cutout reads. 'I've been protesting Trump since 2006,' Mr Forbes tells me. 'As a pop artist, I've done various anti-Trump paintings. I've had this devil head Trump sign for a while. 'I'm against everything Trump stands for. He's anti-abortion, and is playing with the world's economy for the benefit of his rich friends.' The words of the late Ms Godley, who made headlines around the world for her crass greeting in 2016, were echoed on many handmade signs on Saturday. 'Trump is still a c***,' read one creative re-interpretation of the source material. Speaker after speaker from the Scottish left took to the stage, pillorying Mr Trump's right-wing politics, on issues ranging from disabled rights and the LGBTQ community to wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Michael Forbes is a longtime Trump critic. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) Despite a political setback earlier in the week, which saw her dumped from the top of the party's regional list, Greens MSP Maggie Chapman is the rally's first featured speaker. She tells the assembled faithful: 'Thank you so much for turning out, and for being here to express your disgust that we are once again supposedly welcoming a fascist to our soil. We are here to stand in solidarity not only against Trump but against everything he and his politics stands for. 'We are here to stand against his obliteration of human rights, of the rights of LGBTQIA plus people, of the rights of people on Medicaid, of the rights of people in Palestine. We say that Trump is not welcome here.' Ms Chapman, who receives a robust round of applause, goes on to slam the Scottish Government for agreeing to provide £180,000 of public money to support the NEXO Championship at Mr Trump's Balmedie golf course. She says: 'We should not be giving hundreds of thousands of pounds to Trump's golf course. Not a single penny should be being spent on a man we know to be a racist, sexist, a misogynist and a criminal. "None of our taxpayer money should be being spent on Trump or his golf course." Mr Trump is not a popular figure among the people of this isle, despite his Scottish heritage. A recent Ipsos survey found that 71% of Scots hold an unfavourable opinion of the American president. In the North East, much of that antipathy stems from his long battle to build a golf course on top of protected sand beaches at Balmedie, nine miles north of Aberdeen City Centre. Mr Trump purchased the Menie Estate in 2006, promising to employ hundreds by way of a new hotel and scores of vacation homes. But twenty years later, those pledges have been lacking, and for many Aberdonians, the lasting image of the business mogul was his relentless campaign to force locals to sell their homes to make way for 'the world's best golf course.' He infamously accused farmer Michael Forbes of living in a 'pig-like environment', a claim which Mr Forbes, and his mother, Molly, who lived in a mobile home nearby, dismissed as malicious falsehood. The elder Forbes, then in her mid-80s, responded with a large banner draped over her hen shed, which read: 'Trump the Greatest Liar.' Hundreds came to the protest. (Image: Josh Pizzuto-Pomaco) That, unsurprisingly, is a sentiment shared by many at Saturday's event, with signs reading 'Meanies out of Menie' and 'Awa wi ye, you fascist numpty.' One middle-aged female protester notes: 'I'm here because I care about what's happening in the world and I want people to start paying attention because it affects all of us. 'Wherever Trump goes, he spreads animosity. I used to live in America for 20 years and have an American husband. It's excruciating to see what's happening.' Her companion adds: 'I'm here because of what's happening in Gaza. I wanted to take up some space and say that Scotland does not support this.' Of course, by accident of birth, Mr Trump is my fellow countryman. We don't share much beyond that, other than a propensity to vacation along the Jersey Shore. While my American accent has softened and my Scots vocabulary has expanded over the years, sometimes, a keen-eared Glaswegian or Aberdonian will start in on me. 'You don't sound like you're from here, where's that accent from,' they'll inquire. 'I'm an American, from New Jersey on the east coast," I'll explain sheepishly. 'It's near New York.' But it's the next question which stops me in my tracks. 'So,' they'll ask with a grin, 'What do you think about Trump?' I'll usually say something about not being a big fan, eager to move the conversation forward, away from the figure, who, like an embarrassing uncle sat pissed in the corner, seems to dominate most conversations. Read more: Dolly Parton, orange juice and Jesus: What I found on a Saturday at The Barras 'Get your act together' on immigration Trump tells Europe on Scots visit The SNP's 'two-faced' position on Israel will have electoral consequences So, it was with this aversion to the most powerful man in the world that I stood amidst the huddled masses in Union Terrace Gardens on Saturday afternoon. I had heard that a man with a 'United States apology desk" was supposed to attend, but despite my best efforts, I was unable to track down my fellow countryman to atone for our nation's sins. And while the crowd did not lack in vigour, I sensed more than a whiff of weariness amidst the flags and posterboard. For, as many a speaker said (and there were… many), Mr Trump is not a unique figure. A phenomenon, perhaps, in terms of media presence and combustibility, but nothing special - only powerful and cruel. He serves as a symbol of the failure of western liberalism, based on the assumption that people are good-hearted citizens who care about the welfare of their fellow men and women. Yet, these protestors contend, the world is darker than the political elite would have you believe. And the battle for a just future is just beginning.
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
BREAKING: Gregg Wallace reveals how he feels about Rod Stewart after singer's 'tubby' swipe
Former MasterChef star Gregg Wallace has addressed comments made by Sir Rod Stewart and revealed what he really thinks of the legendary rocker. In December 2024, Sir Rod alleged that the presenter "humiliated" his wife Penny Lancaster on Celebrity MasterChef in 2021, following Wallace stepping away from the BBC programme while the show's production company Banijay UK investigates claims of misconduct. The veteran singer wrote: "So Greg Wallace gets fired from Master Chef. Good riddance Wallace… You humiliated my wife when she was on the show, but you had that bit cut out didn't you? You're a tubby, bald-headed, ill-mannered bully. Karma got ya. Sir Rod Stewart." Loose Women star Penny said the following month that that she did not know her husband was going to make accusations about Wallace's behaviour until she saw a post on Instagram. Gregg Wallace says 'I'm not a sex pest' as he slams 'horrific' reaction to his BBC axe Wallace, who was formally sacked from the BBC earlier this month following an inquiry into his alleged misconduct, has now discussed Sir Rod and Penny's comments. In an interview with The Sun, where he also reveals how he feels about his former co-host John Torode's MasterChef exit, Wallace said: "I'm actually a Rod Stewart fan. I've been to see him twice. So that hurt me. Somebody like that carries a lot of weight. But there was no bullying and no harassing." Speaking about Sir Rod's Instagram post on Loose Women in December, Penny admitted: "I didn't realise my husband had sent that post out until it was out. And of course, you can imagine the influx of inquiries there were. "I most definitely was witness and victim to some of the bullying and harassment behaviour of Gregg Wallace, and unfortunately, a lot of those involved in the production team were also witness to that, and I really feel that he used his position of power to, I believe, intimidate and cause distress to a lot of people on set. "And it's really unfortunate that someone like him is allowed to get away with that, and while others sort of stand by and let it happen at the same time." She added that she was 'in shock' by Sir Rod's message, recalling: "I felt a little bit vindicated that something was put out there, going back to sort of that whole Me Too (movement), it's shocking to think how many women do suffer in the hands of… (men) in a powerful position and are too afraid to talk out. "They don't feel at the time that they're going to be supported or listened to. So sometimes it can take a few years later for someone to mention something. It gives the other victims and people that have suffered the confidence to come forward." Following the BBC confirming his exit from MasterChef earlier this month, in the wake of a report that saw 45 out of 83 allegations made against him upheld, Wallace said: "For eight months, my family and I have lived under a cloud. Trial by media, fuelled by rumour and clickbait. "None of the serious allegations against me were upheld. I challenged the remaining issue of unwanted touching but have had to accept a difference in perception, and I am deeply sorry for any distress caused. It was never intended." The report found that the "majority of the allegations against Mr Wallace (94%) related to behaviour which is said to have occurred between 2005 and 2018', with only one allegation substantiated after 2018. It also concluded that the 'majority of the substantiated allegations against Mr Wallace related to inappropriate sexual language and humour', adding that 'a smaller number of allegations of other inappropriate language and being in a state of undress were also substantiated', with 'one incident of unwelcome physical contact' also substantiated. The report noted that during the course of the investigation, which was over a seven-month period, Wallace was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and said that the findings should be viewed in the context of his neurodiversity. In his statement, Wallace added: 'I'm relieved that the Banijay report fully recognises that my behaviour changed profoundly in 2018. Some of my humour and language missed the mark. I never set out to harm or humiliate. I always tried to bring warmth and support to MasterChef, on screen and off. 'After nearly 20 years on the show, I now see that certain patterns, shaped by traits I've only recently begun to understand, may have been misread. I also accept that more could have been done, by others and by myself, to address concerns earlier.' 'A late autism diagnosis has helped me understand how I communicate and how I'm perceived. I'm still learning.'
