Green Day frontman Billy Joe Armstrong announces support for Joe Biden: ‘Trump has got to go’
The IndependentSign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Billie Joe Armstrong has announced that “democracy is at stake” if Donald Trump achieves a second term in the White House. The Green Day frontman revealed he is backing Democratic candidate Joe Biden in the 2020 US presidential race in a post on Instagram. Sharing a brief clip of his band’s hit 2004 single “American Idiot”, Armstrong warned against the prospect of a re-elected Trump. This is a national emergency.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up He concluded by urging US citizens to vote on 3 November and shared a list of swing states, including Florida and Texas.