Jack White Calls Trump "The Worst American of All Time" After Rally Comments About L.A. and San Diego

A campaign rally moment has turned into a full-blown pop culture fight. During an October 5 event in Nebraska, President Trump said Iran could“take out Los Angeles”and“take out San Diego,”describing it as“a very small price to pay.”The crowd cheered, and the clip spread almost immediately. The White House has since said the president was describing the threat of a nuclear Iran rather than suggesting an attack on American cities.

Jack White wasn’t satisfied with that explanation. The White Stripes co-founder posted on Instagram on October 6 with a line he’s used before:“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Worst American of All Time.”He paired the post with a warning about the upcoming midterm elections, and fans quickly turned the phrase into the hashtag #TWAAT.

For California listeners, the story lands differently because two of our biggest cities were the ones named. White’s post has reignited the long-running debate over whether musicians should wade into politics, and whether it actually moves anyone. So here’s our question: does hearing an artist call out a president change how you feel about their music? Tell us in the comments.