Roger Waters defends anti-Trump tour

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters sits down with CNN's Michael Smerconish to discuss the current political climate in America.

[@ellioxys9561]

If you're surprised about Roger Waters being political where the hell have you been these many decades? This isn't anything new, stop whining about how you've lost respect for Waters.

[@-NoneOfYourBusiness]

No. We are disappointed by how basic he his. "we have to survive Trump's presidency!!!!" Thats very stupid. Like SJW college kid stupid. He's kind of clueless actually and its sad.

[@ellioxys9561]

Jim Jackle There's no attack? Waters is spreading his view to other Americans who agree. A damn opinion. But if you guys think death threats are the answer you're fucking sick. Way to represent your country by talking like terrorists.

[@themadmattster9647]

definitely true. People act like Rock all of a sudden has political lyrics or has anything to say like its fucking pre Revolver era again. I miss the days when John Lennon was on Nixon's enemies list. Don't these people fucking remember ANYTHING? Rock and Roll isn't Democrat or Republican but it sure as hell aint Donald Goldman Sachs Ass Kissing Trump.

[@astralcrab]

It's true that he's being opportunistic, I mean, he doesn't have to express he opinion on this particular matter becaase as a whole, he said we all need to know about his standpoint about what an ideal world is for him. We all know he lost his father in WWII, he made it clear what he thinks about materialism and modern life on Dark side of the moon, etc etc. It's falling a bit low using the flavour-controversy of the year for his current tour.

[@drackkor725]

Never had respect for him he wanted a wall between the audience and himself. he was and always will be a wussie his whole life.

[@gottisteinpopstar4032]

Waters explaining to a journalist that sometimes doing the right thing is more important than the money. Its so ironic..

[@dalizombie]

LoL standing by that still? 🤣🥔

[@lzeb4730]

Why what did he do?

[@masonkanterbury3007]

How is that ironic? It's true. I wish more people would do that.

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

“I only wish we could sit here and talk about love more” Roger Waters

[@leading4Him]

He says that while inciting hatred... typical libtard.

[@leading4Him]

Hatred for our President.

[@Ninjamanhammer]

Because the American president is a moron.

[@leading4Him]

Our President is a self made billionaire that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country. So far he has done everything he said he would, all while being unfairly criticized by the media and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win. He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does. Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him.

[@Ninjamanhammer]

"Our President"Luckily he's not my president. "is a self made billionaire"With just a small gift of a million dollars from his dad right? "that ran for President so he could help our economy and stop our country from getting screwed by every other country."Take Trumps cock out of your ass.I can't claim to know why he ran for president, but I do know he is absolutely shit at it.Americans are about the only people in the world who are dumb enough to vote for him, and even then he didn't manage to get the majority of the votes.And that was against Shillary Clinton of all people. "So far he has done everything he said he would,"Yeah, like how he's build the wall. Right? Right? "all while being unfairly criticized by the media"Oh no, he's such a martyr, boohoo.Your bias shines through quite blindingly. "and everyone that wanted crooked Hillary to win."And by people who thought Hillary was shit, just like Trump. They're both shit. They are both about the worst candidates for the job. "He donates his salary to various organizations which gets him zero media coverage"Source? "and is criticized and name called for EVERYTHING he does."You mean like every other president in existence?Have you also missed the part where EVERYTHING he does is shit? "Seems to me the only morons in this case are the one's criticizing him."Of course it seems that way to you. Because you're a moron.

[@samphillips3539]

This interviewer is absolutely ridiculous asking if Roger cares about filling seats I think Rogers doing alright bud

[@FreeportHometown]

Exactly, Roger is worth over 300 million dollars.

[@timothymorris3601]

I'm a massive Pink Floyd fan and a Republican (yes, Trump supporter, too. At least over the alternative). I saw Roger last night and he put on an AMAZING SHOW! I do not agree with a lot of his politics, but I respect him as a musician and a person and therefore was hardly fazed by his message. Roger Waters has always been political and I have no problem with that. He has every right to express himself, this is the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

[@mikecalex]

I don't agree with your politics but at least you're a reasonable human being, unlike a lot of the jokers commenting here.

[@timothymorris3601]

Thank you

[@signalredd8906]

You win the award for comment of the year. Thank you for being a reasonable human being, though I do differ from you politically.

[@MetalliBunny]

you have WYWH in your picture, how can anyone on here not like you? lol ;) it's my 2nd fav. Floyd album. I'm an Aussie, so I don't vote for the Elephant or the Donkey. the reason Trump got in was because of who ran against him. it's un-Australian to like politicians and if Hillary Clinton was an Aussie running for PM, she wouldn't get in here either. her, 'let me tell you what I think you want to hear BS' would get her nowhere. I'm not saying I like Trump but the way he just says what he's thinking, i'm like fark... this guy is telling us what he really thinks! that is not in the "how to be a politician" handbook.

[@enriquepelenato4956]

This comment gives made with sigh with relief :) If we all couldn't rise above our own beliefs and views we may as well just sit in a room by, and talking and nodding with ourselves.

[@JTCurtisMusic]

Interesting enough interview, but is anybody REALLY going to go to a Roger Waters concert expecting escapism? Outside of the Syd Barrett era, I can't really think of any Pink Floyd albums that would be considered "Pure escapism." "Money", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond," "Sheep," "Another Brick in the Wall," "Run Like Hell," ... these aren't exactly happy-go-lucky songs. That's why they're all amazing!

[@vibefrequencyable]

indeed!

[@fractalspace1111]

Yeah they really weren't, I do feel like Dark Side of the Moon had escapist type elements in it and that was awhile after Syd Barrett's departure... Honestly I am a big fan of Barrett era Floyd because it was so cosmic and pondering. Even the hits like See Emily Play and Arnold Layne had a very strange spatial undertone to them. I really think Dark Side of the Moon is a mixture of escapism and reality, because you get a song like Time that is very fearful within the lyrics and it breaks into Great Gig in the Sky which is a very transcendent sounding song. When I listen to that album I get goosebumps because it is so perfect. That album is fucking incredible. Also Any Colour You Like has to be one of the greatest instrumental tracks on any album ever.

[@ambulocetusnatans]

There are plenty of people like Smerconish who say they are fans, and even go so far as to read the liner notes, but just fail to understand what is being said. For those people I suppose it could be an escape.

[@Yungrexy]

Thats his/their problem not Rogers, failing to understand a mans whole career, outlook and message whilst claiming to be a fan is insane, to then expect him to drop the politics and simply entertain like hes a jester or a jukebox is pure ignorance, "go see Katy Perry" haha, I never realised so many people missed the point of Floyd considering its in the titles & lyrics, I suppose its true what they say, theres those who listen to Pink Floyd & those who hear Pink Floyd.

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

While I may not agree with all of Roger Water's politics, at least he is anti-globalist in his music. I don't trust any politician or big business types they are corrupt.

[@freecheese4143]

And after hearing the interview ..had no idea this man was such an activist as well as an intellect...what sets him apart is his honour.

[@wwilcox2726]

He's a hypocrite. He say's, "he would never be violent", but he spit on a fan.

[@flyk3n]

@@wwilcox2726 Yeah i'm sure that 'fan' was sent home via a stretcher after Roger's viciously violent assault.

[@joshL28]

@@wwilcox2726 I bet you cry when someone raises their voice at you 😂😂😂

[@glenndavis7805]

@@wwilcox2726 HES A F IN MORON

[@lambertdekker]

Roger is a legend❤️

[@bobabooey4537]

Legends are dead. He would be a living legend.

[@redkop510]

He's not 🤔

[@pizzaman4385]

@@redkop510 who is then?

[@redkop510]

@@pizzaman4385 Me🤣

[@pizzaman4385]

@@redkop510 well if roger isn’t that means your at the rank of piece of shit

[@anaperezmackenzie]

Like Roger Waters gives a shit about the 10 that leave every night, he is an artist and makes music, and if you are a Pink Floyd fan, you would know how political they have always been, and BTW the concerts are SOLD OUT so congrats to him!

[@sufisafavi5531]

👍

[@codypryseski111]

So You're a raging anti-semite like Waters?

[@anthonyc.4246]

Cody Pryseski No, but I'm a rabid anti-Dentite.

[@kevin122759]

I am a pink floyd fan but only because of David Gilmore. IMO he made the band with his guitar play. I like the album Animals but Division bell without Rogers is their best work.

[@kevin122759]

Steven perdue You need to get a job. Watching youtube videos all day long and calling people names is childish.

[@Smsrules1]

Is this actually what people are getting upset about? Waters has been vocalizing his political views in songs for 4 decades, but the supporting visuals are what rub people the wrong way? Nobody's forcing anyone to listen or go to the show, lmao. Grow up.

[@ChicanerDiMarty]

Smsrules1 Exactly my thoughts

[@linda100]

I think Waters has gone over the top, it is not necessary...just play the music !

[@Smsrules1]

Linda you should probably listen to the lyrics of his best songs if you think this is over the top, lol. People post videos of the Beatles touring days on KZbin, when they were singing their upbeat love songs. Those might be more suitable for you if this show design upsets you.

[@werdgerl]

Smsrules1 I agree. I didn't go & he was close 3 times. Tic prices were ridiculous & I wasn't in the mood to hear more 'Non American' jargon. I did however go see #RogerWaters at #NewportFolkFest a couple summers ago. It was awesome All Music & zero politics!

[@cabaretray5275]

Imran Khan You’re a dead set dick.

[@masonkanterbury3007]

Gotta be the youngest 79 year old I've seen. I just saw him in concert and it was brilliant, BLASTING energy.

[@magikush]

Is Roger really well known enough outside Floyd fans to have people at his shows who don't understand he's been politically outspoken for 50 years?? What would you say to someone coming to your show looking for escapism??? Really?? The dude wrote Animals and you're gonna go see him not expecting some political statement???

[@mountainguyed67]

"putting fanny's in seats" means something different to Waters.

[@ezreth]

dirt man Just sayin we didn’t get to see roger scoff at that but we all know he did. Imagine if a Brit said to an American rock star ‘you’re filling the venue with pussy’ basically the same thing

[@warrengarfield309]

True, ha ha, same here in Australia, I wonder how many people get it.

[@mountainguyed67]

@@warrengarfield309 Most Americans don’t know the UK, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia use of “Fanny”. It’s not a vulgar word in the U.S., it’s actually used by older women because it’s less offensive than “butt”. It’s also a woman’s name, mostly older women. And it’s the name of a government program. Fannie Mae was first chartered by the U.S. government in 1938 to help ensure a reliable and affordable supply of mortgage funds throughout the country. Spelling is different, pronunciation is the same.

[@johnsradios484]

Refreshing to hear a artist not afraid to speak his mind and lose sponsors .

[@BionicDeathclaw]

JohnsRadios he's saying 90% of the same shit every other celebrity says. He isn't going against the grain, he's following it.

[@rumalumi7544]

JohnsRadios true

[@DrHogfan]

He can say what he wants because he has millions in the bank.

[@kimberlyrea3331]

Why would he care? He has enough money.

[@johnnyskinwalker4095]

all the sponsors and establishment are against Trump so try again

[@lutherp.smithjr.5842]

" I wish we had more time to sit around here more and talk about loving one another " Roger Waters

[@candijimenez4137]

👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ five stars for Rogers Waters the one that speaks the truth 👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙏

[@elzach0]

Gotta love all the trump supporters having digs at Roger. I guess someone with a different view and someone who is expressing their view in a non violent way is a threat, long live Roger.

[@elzach0]

Not even american, so there goes your theory there. Roger should leave politics out of his work? i really think you should listen to rogers / pink floyds catalog again, seriously

[@leading4Him]

Zach, if you think conservatives are the one's threatened by someone else's views you haven't been paying attention. I don't see any conservative groups outside of a Roger Waters concert protesting. The left are the intolerant haters in this country, always have been. Roger's is not even an American so his opinion really is useless, and he knows it.

[@chrism1190]

There's at least as many if not more Trump supporters (and those of us who'd have chosen a pig over Hillary Clinton) who love Roger Waters and are mature and educated enough to be able to appreciate his talent and artistry yet civilly disagree with some of his politics. Frankly I doubt if he cares either way what a few people may think.

[@Snowcrest289]

Zach...…….I don't recall the Young Republicans rioting, burning buildings, and over turning police cars when a speaker they disagree with shows up on any University campus in the U.S. The political Leftists are the violent and intolerant ones.

[@billhartman5577]

Long live the Queen, Roger!

[@lady.m0rgue]

My friends father refused to go the concert because Roger was anti-trump. I do not understand how this same person loved The Wall and loved it's imagery. But now his ignorance is in the way. Well, thanks man I got to see a genius

[@wezzlyn]

Bitter Teen The Wall was a concept that was twisted to fit Rogers current narrative in the same way special edition Star Wars was horrible. I'm no trump fan, and I love Floyd, and dig music with social commentary, but holy god, Rogers virtue signalling is cringey

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

I'm not a liberal. To put it bluntly: if you honestly can't see through Trump, you honestly can't see through much.

[@thebrazilianatlantis165]

"Rogers virtue signalling" Virtue is good. Dismissing virtue as "virtue signalling" is bad.

[@squiremuldoon5462]

You need better friends.

[@bigjockknewheknew3882]

Bitter Teen its right what rodger says about trump though trump is a bigot and racist theres no need for it i saw rodger and pink floyd tonight

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Thank you Roger Waters for standing up and speaking your mind, you are one of the very few to do this, You have a very good heart and you genuinely think of this downtrodden, greatly disadvantaged and people with no say in this world of our, Shame on us all for not doing more

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@C Cato Friend you have got that wrong, you do not know me, Rodger Waters never asked or took anything from me, Years ago at the height of Pink Floyds fame my brothers and I bought a double wheel green transit van from them, their manager also offered to sell us the boys Mercedes-Benz limo car but we could not afford it

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@Fuk Yu you appear to great anger in you, what you say is completely false, for the record Rodger was a founding and most important member also with Syd, Nick, and Richard, don't go spreading nasty untruths about my neighbours

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@C Cato I get where you are coming from, take it easy and try a little kindness to others, it will not cost you anything

[@calmerthanyou6180]

@Fuk Yu Roger didn't just pick on your boyfriend & master Trump. He called out Clinton,Bush & Obama at different shows that I've seen over the years. Your hatred is based on the fact that you idolize a politician that is a moron. Roger wrote the best music ever released by Pink Floyd.

[@TYSuggested]

We love you Roger. Us and Them concert was amazing! loved and appreciated every second of it!

[@justmadeit2]

Whether you agree with Roger Waters or not, what i do like about him is that he isnt scared to speak out against issues that are close to his heart. Too many famous musicians or actors would be scared to speak their views in public for fear of it jeopordising their careers or even the hassle of coming under fire from people. Roger has the bravery and confidence to speak his mind. For that i applaud him. For the record i wouldnt support Hilary or Donald Trump, A: because i dont live in the U.S.A and B: I think its all rigged, whoever gets in, big business wins and the system stays the same, anyone who did want to make changes that benefited all would never ever get voted in to power. Its why at age 43 i have never voted, which to some may sound terrible or negligent of social responsibility

[@GBobWood]

There is no bravery when 80% of the media backs you

[@kimberlyrea3331]

justmadeit2 He’s already had his career. He’s old and rich. That being said, I seriously doubt he’d ever care lol

[@2380Shaw]

The same people that would bitch about Rogers speaking his mind no matter who it offends voted for Trumpster Trash because he "spoke his mind no matter who it offends"

[@kimberlyrea3331]

2380Shaw omg. Isn’t that the truth? They really become upset when you point that out to them but it’s so yummy. I do it often.

[@DoBap_]

GBobWood wood its bravery when you remain humble despite all he has suffered, and now he is using his platform to stand up to the people who made him miserable

[@philgwellington6036]

Roger educates the Lawyer about the rule of law! 😂

[@craiggardner5525]

Philgwellington yeah how bout that?

[@thisrebirth6245]

Roger Waters is a legend. If you don't like it don't go. To those complaining....stop being snowflakes.

[@thisrebirth6245]

the truth You seem to need a safe space from any opinion you disagree with. I am liberal and support the rights of conservatives, Christians and whoever else wants to speak at colleges or wherever they wants to speak at. I don't have to agree with someone and can even think their views are hateful without trying to strip away their rights to free speech. Stop trying to pigeonhole all Liberals as dumb fuck college kids that don't know their ass from a hole in the ground.

[@ileavazan7693]

You call people who criticized and disagreed with RW "snowflakes" ? REALLY ? What do you consider yourself ?

[@charlesfarmer3089]

I would never leave a Floyd or a Waters concert!!! Greatest ever!!!!

[@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr]

Why do you hate Jewish people? Roger Waters concerts, it's the same as attending a Hitler speech.

[@charlesfarmer3089]

@@CoolhandLukeSkywalkr I'm there for the music. Don't care about his politics. Like it was before Obama and Biden.

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

@@charlesfarmer3089 yeah. Take for example The Wall. In Part IV, Pink becomes a Nazi and orders for the executions of Jews, gays and the like. I don’t take that seriously. If anything I find it satirical mocking Hitler

[@ggallintedtalk]

@@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602 He was mocking fascism doofus

[@youreverydaysaltyiowastate5602]

@@ggallintedtalk the hell did you go to school, Princeton?

[@twomeelkeel43]

I want to see the unedited version of this. CNN playing it cautious.

[@percivalsweetwater9992]

Democracy Now has longer interviews with Roger Waters.

[@davidmaximjr7110]

Greatest concert I've ever been to!

[@n.r.2258]

Hundred of years democracy in history makes the difference. Respect, Sir. Hopefully the USA someday will become a democracy too.

[@dash8too]

Hopefully not. I hope we will keep our republic.

[@dsuch81]

You're an idiot! - Republic

[@joharalif4701]

@@dash8too how about now?

[@jimengle1615]

What a show he puts on! My sons loved it as much as myself, including his message.

[@h2oquality2010]

In 2005 I saw Roger Waters up close, 3rd row seating. I will never forget his warm smile. He is genuine.

[@georgeabrams6964]

4:30 is everything! Exactly what I’m thinking ever time I read comments that say they love Pink Floyd and Trump. You completely missed the message people.

[@damon6852]

Excellent show...the Us and Them tour shows were Amazing!!! His hair is soo beautiful at this length!

[@12Radius]

I think Roger got it right. The guy interviewing hmm not so good. Always like pink f. And Roger and even more now!

[@idk0982]

OOF I LOVE HIM

[@TechnicalHotDog]

Roger Waters keeping it real forever. He has convictions and opinions that he stands for, and he doesn't back down. One of the greatest songwriters of all time, and inspirational as more than a musician.

[@SoftwareAgentsTV]

From Houston, Texas here. Saw Roger last year! Great show as always! A few people near me booed and groaned and a few others left during the anti-Trump projections. Good stuff!

[@Moonie95]

Pink Floyd's music is still so relevant today. It's almost like it fits in even better with the political climate more than ever before. He is truly an intelligent man, with his eyes wide open to the bullshit that goes on in the world. Thank you Roger for everything that you've done for music.

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@crispwater7294]

@@70ad25 "got the nerve" lol like people dare oppose Trump, he's just an asshole, not a benevolent deity

[@70ad25]

@@crispwater7294 Demented Biden isn't fit for office. He can't even put a sentence together without the use of a teleprompter and stumbled 3 times up a flight of stairs on Airforce One. He's refusing to take a cognitive test to see if he's fit for office, which he isn't. Who said Trump was a deity? He could have retired if he wanted to, but came into politics to make America great again. He secured the southern border, made the US energy independent with the pipeline, he built bridges with former "enemies" including N.Korea and Russia, and no wars were started under Trump, which is very rare for a US president. He negotiated peace deals with Israel and its enemies, he fulfilled Operation Warpspeed in getting the Covid vaccine to the market place as quickly as possible (whether you think the vaccine is safe is another subject). Trump had record numbers in employment including record numbers of ethnic minorities in employment, he was tough on China on with trade deals, unlike demented Biden, who along with his son, is a puppet for the Chinese Communist Party. Since demented Biden got in, Marxist cancel culture is rampant along with big tech censorship and freedom of speech is being threatened, and there is chaos at the southern border with drug barons and human traffickers freely entering America from Mexico, and the pipeline has been cancelled which has cost thousands of jobs. Energy dependency for the US is now on dependant on Russia, with Biden saying "Putin is a killer". So much for diplomacy. Trump could be assertive with any global leader without making any silly comments like that. 2020 was the biggest mistake the US ever made. The election was invalid anyway because the Dems used the excuse of Covid to send out over 100 million "mail in" ballots, which is against the US Constitution because the Legislators weren't involved in making the decision to change the electoral rules. 2020 was a very sad day for the US but this was just a temporary setback. We'll be back in 2024 with a conservative, Republican, AND a Christian president. 🇺🇲 Regarding Roger Waters, he slags off a capitalist system that he's done very well out of (he's worth 135 million dollars). I wonder how much of his wealth Waters has redistributed to the poor. Waters is just another champagne socialist who doesn't practice what he preaches. Waters no doubt made even more money under Trump which he was glad to accept. Notice, after 2 years of Trump's presidency, Waters went on record as saying that he "understood why people voted for Trump". A very different quote was used before Trump came to office. After 4 years of Trump's presidency I think even Waters could see Trump did a great job for America.

[@picklerix6162]

Celebrities and musicians actually believe they can influence fans political beliefs? I love Pink Floyd but there’s no way that I’m going to slurp up the political pablum that Roger is serving up.

[@tonymaurice4157]

Let's go Brandon 👍

[@airdee]

His music is the best. Good luck roger

[@ethnicleanserberg7975]

Unter Mensch was and still

[@Multi1628]

~ He was wonderful in Columbus, Ohio, and is very intelligent. The decades we have enjoyed Pink Floyd were decades we all have grown up, and like him, got smarter! Cheers, DAVEDJ ~

[@pablojose4890]

CNN would have never interviewed Roger Waters if he didn't hate Donald Trump.

[@TheRealBizWiz]

David Gilmour also views Trump as an idiot. Lol 😂 (as most people of course. Obviously there are those Trump fans who literally think Trump is one of them, lol).

[@SpijkerTeesTV]

What a daft comment. CNN has interviewed KellyAnne Conway, Rudy Giuliani, The Mooch, Cohen's lawyer, many other Trump loyalists.They'll interview anyone so long as it provides ratings.

[@harryrenner4016]

Something that I have noticed is that musicians like Rogers Waters are getting older. but they are not showing any signs of slowing down. in fact they seem like they are enjoying what they are doing quite a bit more now. I noticed this same thing with Roger Hodgson of Supertramp. it seems like they are really happy to give their fans their great gift of music. maybe it's something to do with maturity. whatever it is I'm glad to see them still performing this music from my generation. the music that I grew up with. I don't want to see it go away after all I can't hack today's music. this was the best music ever hand's down. now that I have said that I have to say I have a seething hatred for Trump. and normally I don't hate anyone. but what he has done to this Country is unexecptable on every level. from the half million lives lost. to the insurection and more and with no consideration for anyone but himself. so I agree with Roger Waters I don't have any problem with what he says since he is absolutely correct. so I say to him keep up the good work. and thanks for all the great music you have given us.

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@BMEULTRAMAGA24]

What in the hell are you talking about! There where 4 deaths some caused by drugs! You're fucking nuts! No offense!

[@mattclayer6541]

Roger Waters, i love you and for this i love you even more.

[@GrootsieTheDog]

Michael Smerconish is so out of his league in this interview. You really see him for the low level intellect that he is.

[@riceuteneuer2678]

He obviously struggles to interview someone who doesn't think along the same lines as him

[@gottisteinpopstar4032]

“OMG like Roger Waters should like stick to playing guitar and singing. He shouldn’t criticize our Reality Show President. He should stick to his lane” Uh What? That’s literally an incoherent statement & I have seen it before. Also this interviewer absolutely sucks. Roger is literally indicting him in his case against Trump, and he has no response.

[@ChiefBadMojo]

"Entertainment got mixed up with the news"

[@AvanRoyOfficial]

That's were the rock gods start educating

[@Thomas-bf7to]

I like trump and like Pink Floyd you don’t need to hate someone for having a different political opinion

[@olben1095]

Roger has always been so bitter about life. Maybe he expected to have the limelight once Syd was out of the band, but then David became the main man. Roger couldn’t carry David’s guitar case!

[@terribleTed-ln6cm]

Gilmour is the better musician for sure , but Roger Waters takes a backseat to NO ONE as a songwriter.

[@ralphiecifaretto8961]

Said nobody ever...

[@luxxinterior5200]

Yeah he seems soooo vitriolic here. No sarcasm of course. You're a delusional buffoon. I'm sure you're some pathetic Trump cultist who can't emotionally handle that Waters, a man of intelligence, is mocking your pathetic one term fascist loser. And Gilmour would be nowhere without waters writing the large bulk of songs in PF.

[@amitypearson6879]

This interviewer is a buffoon. He wrecked the whole interview. I think it's an insult to Roger's vastly greater intelligence that he should even be allowed in the same room. Roger is so articulate and the interviewer is so mundane he is not worth listening to. And wtf with the ending? More or less: " hey Roger, when are ya planning to kick the bucket?' (!) I am filled with dread about the day Roger goes, He will be a great loss to this world. He is one of the few people of influence that are not afraid to stand up and speak out about something that is immoral or unjust.

[@sabrinanascimento5248]

When did Smerconish talk to Roger Waters? Never saw this Interview. I would have loved that interview . Yea don't go see Roger Waters then.

[@Tognar]

I saw the show in Atlanta, GA. It was amazing. It was the anti-trump rally I needed. And it was amazing to me how the narrative of songs written 30 years ago still resonate and apply deftly to this current political climate.

[@spooksnscreamswithsomerand70]

lol ok

[@lisa_5325]

" Go n see katy perry or watch the kardaahians " Trump supporters!!😂😂

[@paulyounger8884]

Katy Perry dont like Trump

[@lolojopp]

@@paulyounger8884 he's talking about her kind of work. Purely commercial

[@paulyounger8884]

I see what you mean, when you say that the so called Pop music business is very lack luster ...so yeah they can have it... leave the real art to those who appreciate it

[@Tristan.Suba.44]

Even if Kathy Perry and the Kardashians had political statements, unlike Roger Waters, they wouldn’t get the balls to express them if that could jeopardise their career . They just promote their stuffs (for the Kardashians, except void, still don’t know what they promote exactly), give innocuous, formatted and boring answers that their agents ask them to say then grab the money and run...

[@XR650L_GUY]

Thanks Roger for standing with us and the years of good tunes. FLOYD!!!!!!!

[@plsmodium]

Roger, you are awesome!!

[@northvilletunnels]

Roger Waters is god.

[@joakeen4324]

He is also jesus and muhammed

[@MrSeattleguy3098]

There's only one god and he doesn't dress like that

[@spamsingles5948]

@@MrSeattleguy3098 I understood that reference

[@georgeorwell-qr1mo]

@@MrSeattleguy3098 God is mad at you for judging what he wears. Shame on you

[@JessicaHernandez-fx2yf]

I love you Roger. I always will. You have impacted my life in such a positive way. Thank you for not letting all the hate sway you. Keep on doing what you do.

[@robertottp7078]

trump was playing dark side of the moon at Arizona rally today

[@InterbeingArt]

Big shout out to Roger for standing up against the tyranny of US politics!

[@glenndavis7805]

HES NOT EVEN AMERICAN.HE NEEDS TO SHUT HIS MOUTH.STAY OVER THERE YOU IDIOT

[@nidyarangel]

I LOVED HIS SHOW!!! He's going to reach the good educated people anyways since he's a genius anyways. I was surprised about his great turn out in Dallas. His response to this guys bs was perfect and exactly what I thought he'd say. If you were ever a real fan then you shouldn't be surprised.

[@pjetrs]

Not that I don't agree with you, but maybe that is one of the problems we are facing; that the good educated people have the chance to enlighten themselves with different perspectives, whereas the working class can't afford it and is being fed with bullshit. What my impression is of the politics today, is that the highly educated liberal-left millenials are feeling that they have a cultural superiority, where they just get frustrated and angry at anyone from a 'lower class' or 'the opposition' to see things differently. The main reason why Clinton thought she was winning and lost is because these people just are not capable of seeing the world outside their own liberal safe space. There are alternatives to Trump, but they need to show that they care about the blue collar workers and people who see income security as a higher priority than unisex toilets. Arrogance kills democracy.

[@freesatellite3204]

Roger is beautiful - love him so much!

[@richf8972]

In a Pink Floyd - Roger Waters fan, and I also voted for Trump, everyone has a right to their opinions, I still liked Rogers show very much! I been into their music since I was 14 Im 58 now, I went to many Pink Floyd, and Roger Waters shows, I take the Trump bashing with a grain of salt. Of course Roger will lash out at politics and such. He always has. I enjoy the music and the light shows, just the same.

[@sufisafavi5531]

Well said Roger, you're the man! ❤️🏴

[@70ad25]

Waters is an ego maniac who destroyed Pink Floyd and he's got the nerve to have a go at Trump.

[@quebecer4605]

I like when Roger Waters talks about the ability to empathize with others. Something that is lost today.

[@pjmac1022]

Thank you Roger Waters!!!

[@torog4727]

AMEN for this tour!

[@julesberube2125]

Pigs was written 45 years ago, but remains just as relevant today = genial !

[@Tugsmoe]

thank you, Mr. Waters.

[@user-yl4lf9mh1w]

Roger Waters correct as always

[@motel6frontdesk650]

I though trumpy looked pretty !

[@stevekong3120]

Pink Floyd I loved your music

[@tonymate6664]

Roger. Please permit me to call him Sir Roger... Great Man, Great Music, Great Words an' Great Philosophy. ✌️🏻

[@DannyBoi2112]

2:13, hes such a buffoon. Hahahahahaha

[@vanderkun6748]

amazing person i love him so much

[@sharoncurtis5820]

Now I know why Waters is genius!!!!

[@joshuatree9845]

I was against Trump , then I went to a waters concert and I ended up voting for Trump.

[@ifinallyfoundthebeef]

everything roger is saying is true.

[@billhartman5577]

Oh,you are soooo brainwashed!!!!

[@dsuch81]

The idiot supports the communist dictatorship in Venezuela!

[@doberchic]

Love you so much Roger Waters!!!!! Wonderful thoughtful human.

[@MrAustinpen]

He played here in Zurich last month and out of curiosity I checked out the availability and seat prices. The cheapest ticket they had was in nose bleed for 240 bucks and the prices went up from there to 450. That's just FN crazy. Funny for someone who often spoke ill of the capitalist system in the past has relly come to embrace it in his older years

[@tonywords6713]

2:13 "CUT HIS MIC! CUT HIS MIC!!"

[@janicebarratt9170]

Well done. Love your music and your passion.

[@taxitownsf6547]

I missed this last Roger Waters tour, but saw his Wall tour twice. Definitely one of the greatest artists of modern times.

[@josecampos9180]

God bless Roger Waters!!!

[@FuturePast2019]

What would Roger say now. Oops. Wrong again.

[@lucaamorosoofficial]

Legend

[@canjafo]

"In life you have to make choices between doing the right thing and the thing that makes you the most money" - Roger Waters

[@70ad25]

Yeah, Waters is another champagne socialist.

[@ericpreston8877]

Trump lost lol. Oh look, another shifty Christian justifying capitalist hyper exploitation of the Earth.

[@frederickfernandez8793]

Why do I have this feeling that only English musicians care about world affairs. Remember John Lennon's anti-war protest in the early 70's?

[@KISW1]

Love roger waters

[@christinaqueen2286]

2:50 Putting fannies in seats? Does he not know what that means to a Brit?

[@RogerBarraud]

Yup - CNN 'reporters'.

[@subg8858]

Pretty sure Waters is smart enough to know what he meant

[@jamescarpenter6585]

Christina Queen ...Er?!!!

[@michaelhurley3171]

Amazing how he predicted the wall 30years ago

[@bennydanielz8762]

F A C T: Roger and Pink Floyd *WILL* forever live on long after they're corpses.

[@joshuatree9845]

IN PUBLIC Roger waters " I hate Trump". Behind The scenes " Did donny ask about me ".

[@jsvkia1]

HELL YEAH ROGER SHOW EM! And it's true, if you've been listening to Pink Floyd for years and are even the LEAST bit surprised that Roger is political, maybe you actually haven't been listening to the music? lmfao

[@LorcaLoca]

Maybe some people simply don't care about lyrics.

[@neilwilson5785]

Our country is filled with open minded people who want to live in peace; the USA is the gun country. Cops who killed someone in the UK in 2015 = 3 2016 = 5 2017 = 3 (so far). What figures have you got USA?? The numbers are probably a national secret. No, the numbers are not thousands.

[@jamiebales8394]

Panterizate. Did you just actually say "stupid atheist"?

[@jamiebales8394]

Are they stupid for believing that there is no god?

[@dennisstaughton7474]

panterizate Do you imagine your saviour didn't upset his parents when he rebelled against his parents' religion and knocked over the gaming tables in the temples? How is it that so many conservatives worship a mythological liberal prophet?

[@scorp7265]

Roger is a Legend.

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

Let's see, Noob. He just released his first studio album in 25 years.

[@iomega2011]

HijodePutin: well anther delusioned libtard. This is why you all are failing and We are always wining as our 'orange lord' promised. keep it up!!!

[@imisstoronto3121]

......in his own mind.............

[@rdsieben]

David Gilmour is way better. He is Pink Floyd!

[@shanejohnson5446]

Roger is a Nazi sympathizing anti Semite that hates Jews.

[@freecheese4143]

Pink Floyd! Still rock in!

[@FloydGuy1980]

I am producing a retrospective film on Roger Waters. Could I please ask permission to maybe use a small clip of this video? Barry

[@Paulie151]

When I saw Roger Waters last year, it amazed me that there were people(including a few of my own friends) that let his Trump bashing bother them. Whether you agree with his politics or not, it's still a concert with music and a show you came to see. Just look past the jabs, and see them as part of the entertainment!

[@LillianDouglas]

He speaks the facts

[@BCS1105]

Yea. I wish that people would listen to Waters message. People can say what they want but Roger isn’t anti Semitic or racist. If people have seen His The Wall Shows then they’ll know that Roger actually shows His hate towards Nazis, racists and anti semites.

[@timreichert9982]

B C S (: Waters is a moron.

[@BCS1105]

Tim A. Reichert Roger Waters isn’t a moron. TRUMP IS THE MORON! Possibly the biggest one of the 21st century! GFY!

[@roypemberton7362]

He has a home in the U.S. and has paid more in U.S. taxes here than you'll ever make. Even if he didn't, he has as much freedom to speak his mind as you do.

[@reseq8]

"The happiest days" of his life

[@DooDooDaddyTV]

lmao Roger Waters is a modern day hero. His genius has been around for half a century. Pink Floyd has always been politically charged ever since they made it big in the music business.

[@motel6frontdesk650]

cheers!

[@ignoreme1216]

I never thought I would love Roger Waters more than now; he’s an AMAZING human being who must be protected and treasured at all times

[@TL-ki2rz]

He's a none American communist? Really? Ok dude whatever

[@carrie9778]

This bloke maintains he's an attorney, and yet he had a problem with the idea that habeas corpus still matters? Wow, what a statement.

[@sixstringunderdog8622]

Good job Roger I think it's great that artist from the 60s and 70s still stand strong against an evil tide.