Jack White Criticizes Trump and Musk in Altered 'Corporation' Performance

The musician revamped his 2018 song during a Boston concert, taking aim at U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk over political and corporate influence.

• Jack White altered the lyrics of his 2018 track 'Corporation' during a February 18 concert in Boston, targeting Donald Trump and Elon Musk in a pointed critique.
• White's new lyrics criticized Musk's government role and reliance on subsidies, as well as Trump's influence in appointing him without proper vetting.
• The performance, which only recently gained attention through circulating video footage, marked a rare live rendition of the song on White's 'No Name' tour.
• White has a history of opposing Trump, including a lawsuit over unauthorized use of White Stripes music and public condemnation of his policies and rhetoric.
• The musician is currently touring internationally, with upcoming North American dates starting in April to support his latest album, 'No Name.'

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