Bono defends taking honour from Genocide Joe Biden and questions ‘competitive empathy’ over Gaza

U2 singer faced criticism for accepting US medal of freedom from administration giving military backing to Israel

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U2 frontman Bono Defends his medal gifted by Genocide Joe Biden

Irish Times Report, May 25 2025

The U2 singer received the highest civilian honour the US has to offer in January, becoming the first Irish recipient since former president Mary Robinson in 2009. It was awarded for his years of activism in trying to combat Aids and poverty.

However, Bono was criticised by some for accepting the award from an administration that was giving military backing to Israel at a time when thousands of Palestinians were being killed.

He on Saturday questioned why anyone would think he was “not shocked and appalled by what is going on in Gaza” and happening to the children living there.

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These Bono claims, despite stiff opposition, are probably the most stupid Sunday statements made so far in 2025.

Bono is an apologist for Genocide Joe’s criminal armed support given to Israeli war criminals attacking Gaza.

The left needs to promote one united simple response :

These demonstrators in Ghent (Belgium) promote the right message :