Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), took center stage at an anti-Trump event, guitar in hand, and delivered a performance that can only be described as cringe-worthy. As if channeling a second-rate Woody Guthrie, Collins’ attempt seemed to fall flat with many.
Why do they think this is a good idea?
The Daily Caller reported:
At Anti-Trump Rally, Former NIH Director Sings The Same Way He Practices Science
In a video shared on social media, Collins participated in an anti-Trump rally where he attempted to rally the crowd with a song. Having retired in December 2021, after being appointed by then-President Barack Obama in 2009, Collins faced criticism during the COVID-19 pandemic for his attempts to shut down “The Great Barrington Declaration,” which criticized pandemic lockdowns. At a “Stand Up For Science” protest aired on CSPAN2, Collins led the attendees in song, encouraging them to join in.
“You got that, so it’s all the good people, but the second line, part of this family, the last line, we’re joined together by this noble dream. Do that with me,” Collins instructed before launching into his performance.
During Collins’ time as NIH director, the agency funded controversial “gain of function” research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) in China through EcoHealth Alliance. Despite suspicions that a lab leak from WIV sparked the COVID-19 pandemic, Collins has remained silent on public inquiries regarding the institute’s research.
NEW: Former NIH Director Francis Collins pulls out a guitar and starts singing at a rally to punch back at the Trump administration. The theater kids no longer control the federal government and they’re not happy about it.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)
March 7, 2025
Political commentator Scott Jennings recently reflected on this trend on CNN:
“Over the last few weeks, there’s been numerous instances of Democrats breaking out into song, and all I’ve been able to discern is that when Democrats are singing, Republicans are winning.”
Watch:
“Over the last few weeks, there’s been numerous instances of Democrats breaking out into song, and all I’ve been able to discern is that when Democrats are singing, Republicans are winning.”
— Thomas Hern (@ThomasMHern)
March 7, 2025
These musical performances by Democrats are certainly not winning them any points. Perhaps they should reconsider their strategy.
