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The Strokes' political Coachella set

The Strokes' political Coachella set

The montage accused the US government of enacting regime change in foreign countries over several decades and included footage of bombings in Iran and Gaza.

Lead singer Julian Casablancas used the platform to voice the band's protests against the ongoing war, earning both praise and criticism from audiences.

This follows their performance from the previous weekend, where they subtly took aim at Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Coachella organizers have not commented on whether the band will face any repercussions for the controversial display.

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The Strokes
American rock band
Julian Casablancas
American singer
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival
Annual music and arts festival held in April in Indio, California, United States
Central Intelligence Agency
National foreign intelligence agency of the United States