After Alex Pretti’s death, Moby urges Americans to protest, vote, and boycott corporations backing ICE, calling silence dangerous.
Electronic music icon and longtime activist Moby is speaking out after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis — and he’s urging Americans to turn outrage into action.
In a powerful message shared on social media Monday, the “Extreme Ways” artist didn’t mince words. “The question is not whether we should be outraged and horrified at what’s happening in the United States,” Moby wrote. “But rather what are we going to do about it?”
Instead of focusing only on anger, Moby laid out clear steps he believes people should take. First, he encouraged peaceful protests, reminding followers that demonstrating is a constitutional right — one he says is increasingly under threat.
“It’s a right that Trump and his administration are trying to take away from us,” he added.
Moby also pushed Americans to stay engaged in the political process. “Vote,” he stressed, urging participation not just in major elections, but also in special and local races that often see low turnout.
According to the musician, consistent voting is one of the most powerful tools citizens have.
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Perhaps his strongest words were reserved for major corporations. Moby called on people to stop supporting companies that back Trump and ICE, saying, “Boycott them. We all know who they are.”
He described these businesses as “scumbag corporations,” arguing that financial pressure can lead to real change.
Moby isn’t alone in raising his voice. DJ Seth Troxler shared a video urging compassion, asking people to “love each other a bit more” during what he called an increasingly chaotic time.
Pop stars Olivia Rodrigo, Finneas, and Billie Eilish have also spoken out, with Eilish directly challenging fellow celebrities to stop staying silent.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration has claimed the officer involved acted in self-defense — a statement that has only fueled further debate and protest.
As public outrage continues to grow, Moby’s message is clear: speaking up matters, but action matters even more.
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