Music Paramore's Hayley Williams slams Donald Trump on live stream performance: 'Do you want to live in a dictatorship?' The singer voiced her concerns about the effects a Trump reelection could have on vulnerable groups. By Sara Netzley Published on September 22, 2024 08:27PM EDT Hayley Williams is not into Donald Trump. The “Still Into You” singer bluntly addressed her feelings about the Republican presidential candidate during Paramore’s performance at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on Friday. “Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community,” Williams, 35, said, speaking directly into the camera during the Hulu live stream. “It is time for all Americans to band together and to finally defeat the Trump agenda. And the only way to do that is by confronting him at the polls.” Hayley Williams. Iheartradio Created by the conservative Heritage Foundation, Project 2025 lays out a plan that would allow a President, if elected, to execute a lengthy list of conservative policy goals that critics have warned would roll back protections for many Americans, including members of the groups Williams identifies. The Paramore co-founder shared her views from the stage at T-Mobile Arena during a performance of the song “Big Man, Little Integrity.” Paramore's Hayley Williams says Taylor Swift's mom made them be friends: 'The legend that she is' Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Williams’ comments came a week after Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Like Swift, Williams encouraged her fans to get active in the election. “Do you want to live in a dictatorship?” Williams asked the audience. “Well, show up and vote.” Swift, too, encouraged her fans to get registered, writing on Instagram, “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.” She then shared links on voter registration and early voting dates. Paramore wish they 'could have benefited' from emo's current popularity years ago Williams is no stranger to speaking out about politics. In February, the members of Paramore criticized the Republican-controlled Tennessee House of Representatives after lawmakers passed a resolution honoring the group for its Grammy Award wins for Best Rock Album and Best Alternative Music Performance while bumping the same resolution for singer-songwriter Allison Russell, a queer Black woman who won the Best American Roots Performance Grammy at the same ceremony. “The blatant racism of our state leadership is embarrassing and cruel,” Williams told EW in a statement at the time. Paramore declined the Tennessee House’s recognition until the body also recognized Russell’s win. You can catch Paramore’s full show at the iHeartRadio Music Festival here.