Singer Phil Collins blasts Trump as 'nasty,' teases song about America called 'Fat People with Guns'

British rock icon Phil Collins took aim at President Donald Trump and revealed he has an unwritten song about America titled "Fat People With Guns" during a Friday "Piers Morgan Uncensored" interview, weeks before the musician is set to be included in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.After Morgan asked Collins directly what he thought of Trump, the 75-year-old musician said "not a lot" before criticizing the president’s demeanor and comparing him to past commanders in chief."His whole manner is unattractive," he said."Even when he's saying he did nothing.

You know, I think that presidents – because historically, presidents have been eloquent and elegant...but you feel like even if you don't agree with them, you still respect them.

But when someone like Trump is as nasty as he is, you end up feeling dislike for him."Phil Collins criticized President Donald Trump as "nasty" during an interview with Piers Morgan and said Trump’s manner was "unattractive." (Gina Wetzler/Redferns)PHIL COLLINS GETS FRANK ON MARRIAGE FAILURES AND LIFE REGRETS: 'I REGRET MY MARRIAGES FALLING APART'Collins' remarks come amid a broader debate over musicians using their platforms to criticize Trump and the United States.Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, told Fox News Digital in June that criticism can take on a different meaning when artists move beyond individual politicians and target the country more broadly."Outside of big city bubbles, most Americans really only care about elections during an election year; other than that, they have much bigger cares, concerns, and priorities," Eldridge said.

"That changes; however, when the rhetoric shifts from party-specific, political criticism, to more broad statements about America, in general.""Artists with any regard for commercial appeal should ‘measure twice, cut once’ when disparaging American culture, character, and capability.The statement is free, but the response will prove costly."Collins revealed he had...

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