During a performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Hayley Williams, the lead singer of Paramore, publicly criticized former President Donald Trump.

Williams condemned Trump's 'Project 2025,' describing it as a harmful agenda aimed at controlling and punishing marginalized groups, including women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.

She urged the audience to consider whether they want to live in a dictatorship and emphasized the importance of voting to defeat Trump's agenda.

Williams called for Americans to unite against Trump's agenda and highlighted the critical role of voting in the upcoming elections.

In a recent Instagram post, she expressed solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community, advocating for gender-affirming healthcare and condemning bills that ban drag shows.

Her comments were made while performing 'Big Man, Little Integrity' at T-Mobile Arena, where she directly addressed the audience through a live stream.

Following her performance, she faced backlash on social media, with some accusing her of being scripted.

In an Instagram Story, Williams clarified that she had prepared her speech in advance and had a crew member hold it for her during the performance.

Despite facing criticism for allegedly reading from a script, Williams stated that she was well-prepared and did not end up looking at the script during her speech.

Earlier this year, Williams expressed her strong opposition to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, stating that those who would consider voting for him were 'dead to me.'

Paramore has a history of advocating for equality, previously criticizing Tennessee lawmakers for honoring their Grammy wins while neglecting to recognize Allison Russell, a queer Black artist.

Williams reiterated her commitment to encouraging young people to vote, focusing on equality and the need for political engagement.