The left's attempt to counter-program Trump's White House event, 'Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment', has been widely mocked online. The event, hosted by far-left activist Jane Fonda, featured a lineup of celebrities and media personalities who have long complained about Trump. The concert, streamed on left-wing YouTube channels and aired on C-SPAN, was a spectacle of recycled talking points about 'fascism' and 'authoritarianism'.
Among the performers was Bette Midler, who sang a rendition of 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose', with lyrics altered to target ICE agents. Midler's performance was met with ridicule, with one user calling her a 'dusty relic' who 'peaked decades ago'.
Ex-MSNBC host Joy Reid, speaking at the event, blamed the Trump administration for her own firing and those of other media personalities. She warned of a 'threat' posed by Trump's allies, despite her own history of controversial comments. Right-wing commentator Stephen Miller criticized Reid's remarks, calling her a 'bat s--- crazy conspiracy theorist'.
The concert also featured children's singer Ms. Rachel and the group Singing Resistance New York, whose performances were described as amateurish and off-key. Actor Robert De Niro, in a tearful speech, compared Trump supporters to those in an abusive relationship, drawing a heated response from observers.
The event was a clear example of the left's strategy to counter-program Trump's events, but it backfired spectacularly. The performers' attempts to rally against Trump were met with widespread mockery and criticism, highlighting the disconnect between the left's messaging and the public's perception of Trump and his supporters.
