Rock Star Protests Trump: Canadian Musician Cancels U.S. Tour

EXCLUSIVE: Canadian Rockstar Matthew Good Abandons U.S. Tour Over Trump's 'Bullying' Tactics - And Fans Are NOT Having It!

Get ready for a major drama fest, folks! Matthew Good, the iconic Canadian rock musician, has just canceled his entire summer tour in the United States, citing President Donald Trump's "bullying" tactics as the reason behind his decision. But, of course, this hasn't gone down without some seriously fierce backlash from fans on both sides of the border.

The 54-year-old Burnaby, British Columbia-born artist took to Facebook to share the shocking news with his devoted fanbase, saying, "To my US fans and friends... I've come to the personal decision that I can't, in good conscience, carry out my dates this summer in your country." Ouch!

Good went on to explain that it's not just about him - it's about standing up for what he believes in. "Every week that goes by, I have a deeper disdain for what's going on there politically," he said, referencing Trump's tariffs and other policies that have left many Canadians feeling frustrated and disrespected.

But some fans aren't buying Good's excuse. One user wrote, "It's likely an excuse due to lack of interest." Ouch! Another fan joked, "Those poor Americans. How will they ever get over this one?" with a broken heart emoji. Meanwhile, another commenter chimed in, "One was a 400-seat brew pub. His date was sandwiched between trivia night and a cover band. He wasn't doing a Las Vegas residency." Burn!

Good's decision has left some fans feeling betrayed and confused. "He's only hurting himself and the people who work for the band financially," one user pointed out. Another fan added, "Americans won't notice one way or the other."

But Good isn't backing down. In fact, he's doubling down on his stance, saying that he's willing to risk his future U.S. career to stand up against what he sees as Trump's bullying tactics. He even took aim at Prime Minister Mark Carney for calling off a digital services tax against the U.S., citing it as a major factor in his decision.

"Between the massive increase in visa costs, the fear-mongering that even after we have our visas, we may still be denied entry if we have something negative to say about the current GOP, and I end up in a situation where I'm biting my tongue and losing what credibility I had to stand up and say something," Good said. "I can't stand by and be quiet while our amazing country is bullied into walking away from billions in needed revenue, constantly left wondering if we actually have a partner or an enemy to the south."

Good's fans are still reeling from the news, but many are rallying behind their beloved artist, with some even offering support for his decision. "I'm proud of you, Matthew," one fan wrote. "You're standing up for what you believe in and that takes guts."

As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Good's fans will react in the long run. But one thing is certain - this Canadian rockstar is not afraid to speak his mind and stand by his convictions.

Update: Good has announced that he'll be shifting his focus back to Canada, where he plans to "double down" on his music career over the next three years. He's also encouraging fans to support other artists who may have been impacted by his decision, including Texas King.

In related news, two Canadian musicians - Bells Larsen and T. Thomason - have publicly announced that they'll no longer be playing in the U.S. under the Trump administration. The drama just keeps getting juicier!

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