Tom Morello reacted to the major shift in the U.S. government after the midterm elections, which saw the Democratic Party take control of the House of Representatives and the Senate after the Republican Party had held both chambers during the first two years of President Donald Trump’s second term.

Morello previously worked for Senator Alan Cranston and has channeled his activism into the music of Rage Against the Machine. He has regularly spoken publicly about politics.

In recent years, Morello participated in anti-ICE protests and benefit concerts, actions that reflected his opposition to some of the administration’s policies. After the political shift in Washington, the guitarist shared his response in a video on social media.

What Did Tom Morello Say About the Midterm Election Results?

Tom Morello said the election results were a starting point, not the end of political action. He urged people to keep organizing and working toward a more just, peaceful, and equitable world.

Morello’s central claim was that election results do not replace continued civic engagement.

“Last night’s election results were only the start,” Morello began.

He described the results as a repudiation of the ruling class, oligarchy, racism, ICE, overseas wars, and the use of U.S. tax dollars to harm children abroad instead of supporting communities, hospitals, schools, and people in need. He also called the result a repudiation of Trumpism, then said that “the real work starts now.”

Morello added that voting was over, but encouraged people to keep working, fighting, and organizing in their communities, schools, and workplaces. He called for action toward a more just, peaceful, and equitable world, concluding, “Power to the people.”

Why Does Tom Morello Say Musicians Should Speak About Politics?

Tom Morello argues that calls for musicians to stay out of politics can be hypocritical because listeners may support political expression when they agree with the message. He also says that an artist’s profession should not limit their right to free speech.

Morello’s position is that musicians retain the same right to express political views as other people.

As political debate has spread across public life, musicians who speak about politics have faced calls to “shut up and play.” The discussion has included Bruce Springsteen speaking out against Trump and Kid Rock supporting the president. Morello has also faced criticism from music fans for using his platform to express political views.

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In a June 2026 interview with Metal Hammer Greece, Morello called it “very hypocritical” to insist that musicians should not express political views.

“When people say that musicians should not be involved in politics, it means they are people that disagree with your politics. The second that you write a song that agrees with their politics, all of a sudden they’re all for it. So one, it’s very hypocritical, but two, I also think that, why should you give away your free speech rights in the job that you do? Because it offends someone?” Morello asked.

He argued that a person’s job title should not take away their ability to express their beliefs, whether that person is an artist, a public figure, or someone in an ordinary job.

Morello also said that people who stay silent during serious injustice because they fear online criticism bear particular responsibility.

In 2026, Morello launched the first Power to the People festival, giving artists an additional platform.

When Is Tom Morello Touring in 2026 and 2027?

Tom Morello spent much of 2026 touring in support of his solo album Everyone Gets Everything They Want. He was scheduled to return to the road in March 2027 for a series of Canadian tour dates.

Morello’s Canadian tour was set to begin March 1 in Calgary and end March 11 in Winnipeg.

• The tour was scheduled to start in Calgary on March 1.
• The final listed stop was Winnipeg on March 11.
• Tour dates, ticketing information, and album purchase links were available on Morello’s website.

The listed dates run from March 1 to March 11. The article also directs readers to Morello’s website for tour and album information.

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