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Sky News AU
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Only in America: Democrat congressman sings and strums anti-Trump ballad
Sky News host James Morrow has urged Democratic congressman Hank Johnson not to quit his day job after he performed an original song on guitar calling for Donald Trump to release the Epstein files.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Congressman Writes Song 'Release The Epstein Files,' And, Yeah, It's Cringe
A lot of people ― including Kevin Spacey ― are calling forthe release of the remaining files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, but, so far, only Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson has done so musically. And, based on the results, that might be a good thing. On social media Monday night, the Georgia congressman performed a ditty, 'Release the Epstein Files,' that is to the 'tune' ― we're using air quotes for a reason that will become clear when you hear Johnson sing ― of the Jason Isbell song 'Dreamsicle.' 'I'm Congressman Hank Johnson coming to give you some more ear candy, or perhaps an earache, but I'm going to do my best off of this Jason Isbell tune, 'Dreamsicle,'' is how he introduced the clip. As you can see below, Johnson performs the song on a guitar in his office. As you will hear, the guitar is out of tune, and so is Johnson, in parts. The lyrics are as follows: Epstein died by suicideBelieve that and you must be blindYou've been telling us you'd release the filesBut where are they?We've gone along with what's been toldYou've had plenty of timeYou're in controlBut now you say you will withholdThe Epstein filesDreamsicle on a summer nightin a folding lawn chairTrump's howling at the moonRelease the Epstein files soon. Release the Epstein Files. — Rep. Hank Johnson (@RepHankJohnson) July 15, 2025 No one from Isbell's camp immediately responded to a HuffPost request for his reaction to the parody. Although the general reaction to a video like this might be comments along the lines of 'Don't give up your day job,' many of the snarkiest responses on social media came from Donald Trump supporters who presumedly do want Johnson out of Congress since he's a D-D-D-Democrat. Johnson's song comes after the Justice Department and FBI issued a memo claiming there is no evidence that Epstein kept a 'client list,' despite previous statements by the leaders of both departments that pushed for the files to be released. Trump asked supporters to stop talking about the disgraced financier via a lengthy rant on Truth Social over the weekend calling him 'a guy who never dies.' This isn't Johnson's first in-office protest song. Last month, he released a ditty called 'Hey Trump,' to the tune of Jimi Hendrix's 'Hey Joe,' and asked viewers for a little slack as he has only recently started playing guitar. Kevin Spacey Says Release Epstein Files: 'Nothing To Fear' CNN Host Swats Down Republican's Epstein 'Nonsense' Talk With Searing Reality Check Huge MAGA Crowd Expresses Outrage Over Epstein Files With 1 Telling Gesture
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Trump's Iran Strikes Trigger Storm In U.S.; Congressman Hank Drops 'Impeach Dictator' Bombshell
/ Jun 27, 2025, 08:41AM IST Congressman Hank Johnson delivers a blistering condemnation of Donald Trump's presidency, accusing him of dismantling democratic institutions, violating constitutional norms, and engaging in authoritarian behavior. Johnson describes unlawful detainments, foreign emoluments, and the collapse of congressional oversight under Republican control. Despite the dire warning, he acknowledges that impeachment is unlikely due to GOP inaction, while Democrats continue legal and legislative resistance.#DemocracyInCrisis #Authoritarianism #ChecksAndBalances #ConstitutionalCrisis #TrumpCorruption #RuleOfLaw #PresidentialPower #GOPAccountability
Int'l Business Times
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Int'l Business Times
Democratic Lawmaker Mocked After Singing Anti-Trump Song for 'Black Music Month': 'Don't Give Up Your Day Job'
Georgia Rep. Hank Johnson posted his own rough rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe"—rewritten as an anti-Trump protest song—in honor of Black Music Month. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) was met with mockery online after posting a video of himself playing a rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Hey Joe"—rewritten as an anti-Trump protest song—in honor of Black Music Month. June is Black Music Month. This year, I decided to come back with another jam session for you all. Here is my rendition of "Hey Joe" by the Godfather of Rock, Jimi Hendrix. — Rep. Hank Johnson (@RepHankJohnson) June 18, 2025 Armed with a Fender Stratocaster, Johnson introduced the video by saying he was "just learning to play guitar" and asked viewers not to "hold it against" him. He then launched into a politically charged performance featuring lyrics such as, "Hey Trump, where you goin' with that gun in your hand? / I'm going down the street to shoot down democracy." Critics from across the political spectrum blasted the 3-minute performance as awkward and poorly executed, seizing on the off-key guitar and partisan lyrics. Bro, wtf did I just watch? — Tesp (@Therealtesp) June 19, 2025 "Don't give up your day job," one user quipped. "Dude, put that guitar down and take more lessons," urged one comment, with several encouraging him to "maybe try tuning the guitar first." Heyyy Hank,Please tune that dang guitar if you can,Heyyy Hank, Please tune that dang guitar if you can — The Doctor (@TennantRob) June 19, 2025 Others expressed secondhand embarrassment, with comments like, "The cringe level in this is immeasurable," and, "My God this man is an absolute embarrassment. Do Democrats meet on Zoom every morning to see who can be the most ridiculous person of the day? — Original Settler (@MAPatriot1630) June 20, 2025 The backlash comes amid heightened political tensions nationally, and some users contrasted the lighthearted jam session with ongoing global conflicts and domestic crises. "We're on the brink of unnecessary war and this is what you're doing?" one user wrote. We are not a serious country. 🤡 — Leeleeliberty (@Leeleeliberty11) June 19, 2025 Despite the negative reaction, Johnson framed the performance as a tribute to Black musical heritage and a personal expression of political concern. Critics, however, appear more focused on his musical chops than his message. Originally published on Latin Times © Latin Times. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.
Fox News
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dem lawmaker sparks social media firestorm with 'cringe' anti-Trump guitar performance: 'Talk about tone-deaf'
Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Georgia, garnered some backlash from conservatives on social for a rendition of "Hey Joe," which was made popular by Jimi Hendrix and other artists in the '60s, which he retooled as a criticism of President Donald Trump. "I hate to hurt your ears and everything, but I'm just learning to play guitar," he said in a video posted to X on Wednesday, adding that he was inspired by Black Music Month to provide political commentary through song. He noted that he was "just learning to play guitar," then proceeded to sing an anti-Trump parody of the famous song. "Hey Trump, where you goin' with that gun in your hand?" Johnson sang. "I'm goin' down the street to shoot democracy. You know I wanna be a king someday." As of Friday afternoon, the video had received over 800 comments on the platform, most of which were criticisms from conservatives. "Talk about Tone-Deaf messaging!" Media Research Center posted on X. "Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson releases hilariously bad anti-Trump song, and you just have to hear this." "This would make Jimi Hendrix advocate for a ground war with Iran," Josh Holmes, co-host of the Ruthless Podcast, posted on X. "Democrat Rep. Hank Johnson sings an Anti-Trump song on his guitar about Trump shooting down Democracy with a gun to be a king," conservative influencer account LibsofTikTok posted on X. "Yes, this is real…." Another user simply quipped, "I love the internet." "Heyyy Hank, Please tune that dang guitar if you can," another one wrote, directly pulling from the lyrics of the song. Hendrix most notably played "Hey Joe" at the notorious Woodstock Festival in 1969. "Democrats are doing another one of their cringe sing-a-longs," Ben Petersen, National War Room Director of the National Republican Congressional Committee, posted on X. "This horribly sounding performance is yet another waste of our tax dollars and proof of the uselessness of the Democrat Party," conservative influencer Paul A. Szypula posted on X. "Ok. A few things. If you're going to do a song like this, it's best to tune your guitar beforehand," Jeff Charles, news editor at Townhall, posted on X. "Also, covering Jimi Hendrix when you don't know how to tune a guitar is cringe AF. The lyrics are something I could have come up with when I was five years old. I'm almost embarassed for him." "Hank Johnson - Thinks Guam can capsize… Also Hank Johnson - Thinks he can play guitar," comedian Tim Young posted on X. "He's dumber than AOC. Fox News Digital reached out to Johnson's office for comment. The video comes as Democrats continue to experiment with different social media strategies during Trump's second term and have consistently faced criticism from conservatives for doing so, including earlier this year when Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other House Democrats were lambasted online over "choose your fighter" TikTok video.
