Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams faced criticism after telling fans during a September concert that Christian nationalism is "the greatest threat to American democracy," adding another political declaration to a tour where she had repeatedly spoken out against President Donald Trump, immigration enforcement and Israel's war in Gaza.In the recirculated clip, Williams made the declaration before performing "True Believer," a track from her 2025 solo album, "Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party." Her statement specifically targeted Christian nationalism, rather than Christians or Christianity broadly."The greatest threat to American democracy is Christian nationalism," Williams said.The rock singer also shouted 'Free Palestine' and 'F--- ICE' during a recent show.(Getty Images)ED SHEERAN CONCERTGOERS WARN ARTISTS ABOUT SHARING POLITICAL VIEWS: 'YOU'RE GOING TO ALIENATE' FANSLisa Cusack, president of the Don’t L.A.
My Burbank PAC, told Fox News Digital that Williams’ comment ignored Christianity’s influence on the nation’s founding principles and democratic system."Incredibly ignorant comment considering Christianity is woven into the fabric of every founding document that proscribes Americans' democratic rights," she said."There would be no Natural Law without Christianity, and without that, no human rights that exist beyond a government’s power.
Christianity sees all people as made in the image of God, so are all valuable, no matter how successful, and puts self-sacrifice above power.""Democracy has thrived in the Christian nations across the world for a reason.The true threat is this kind of ignorant bigotry," she continued.At another recent concert, Williams also recently shouted "F--- ICE" and "FREE MOTHERF------ PALESTINE!" while performing her song, "Ice in My OJ," prompting a response from the Department of Homeland Security.Lisa Cusack, president of the Don’t L.A.
My Burbank PAC, criticized Williams’ remarks and called them "ignorant bigotry" ...