Moby Encourages Everyone to Rethink Their Support for Companies That Back Trump and ICE
Moby Calls for Action After Fatal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
On January 26, music artist and activist Moby took to social media to address the recent killing of Alex Pretti by ICE agents in Minneapolis. In a heartfelt statement, Moby urged individuals to contemplate both their outrage and their response to the violence unfolding in the country.
“The question is not whether we should be outraged and horrified at what’s happening in the United States,” Moby noted in the video, “but rather what are we going to do about it.”
Moby outlined several course of actions for his followers. He emphasized the importance of protesting, labeling it a “constitutionally established right” that he believes is under threat from the current administration. He also highlighted the necessity of voting—not only in the upcoming midterms but in special elections throughout the year. Furthermore, he encouraged a boycott of companies that support Trump and ICE, stating, “We all know who they are. Boycott them.”
Additionally, Moby advocated for supporting politicians who oppose Trump and ICE, as well as fellow activists. He stressed the importance of self-care, reminding others to maintain their well-being for ongoing activism. Quoting Joe Strummer, he remarked, “Be outraged, be horrified, but anger can be power if you know how to use it.”
Moby is among a small group of electronic artists who have addressed the violence in Minneapolis. Seth Troxler shared a video urging compassion, stating that it “is getting really crazy” and emphasized the need for empathy. Numerous other musicians, including Olivia Rodrigo, Finneas, and Billie Eilish, have also spoken out; Eilish specifically called out fellow celebrities on Instagram, asking, “u gonna speak up?”
The Trump administration has stated that the officer involved in the shooting acted in self-defense, claiming that Pretti posed a threat with a handgun. However, witness footage appears to contradict this narrative, showing Pretti without his gun during the incident. Pretti’s family confirmed that he was licensed to carry a concealed weapon in Minnesota, according to the Associated Press.
