Drummer System Of A Down Claims To Lose Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fans For His Support For Trump

JAKARTA - System Of A Down drummer John Dolmayan, who has publicly voiced his support for former US president Donald Trump on several occasions, claims he lost "friends" and "one hundred thousand fans" by his choice.

"I lost people who I thought were friends over the past few years mainly because of my reluctance to accept the narrative they are now questioning the validity of," wrote Dolmayan via his Instagram, Sunday, October 22.

"Not to mention the hundreds of thousands of fans who can't accept my opinion here on Instagram. When you try to help those who are in danger, or guide those who are deceived, sometimes you lose because of it. You do it anyway."

He then added in the caption: "And I will do it again."

In July 2022, Dolmayan was asked in an interview with Sona Oganesyan whether he felt the need to fight a negative image that the media sometimes described if he just left it alone. This is what he said.

"You may have that tendency - you want to defend yourself - but once you get into defensive mode, you've lost the battle. You just have to stay firm [and] let people judge themselves. Not everyone listens to everything they tell them. People will read the implied," he replied.

"We'll see Instagram for example," he continued. I've had about 250 thousand followers for as long as possible, for example, three or four years. When we're in the midst of the Trump-versus-Biden crisis and trying to find out who will continue to lead this country, I lose. Many followers every time I post something pro-Trump or progenitor of my opinion."

"I don't always agree with Trump, but I agree with the philosophy of making the United States a top priority, ensuring that citizens are our top priority, and this is the most worrying thing for every country, household if you group it to the household level that's what you're most worried about."

"Of course you don't want to hurt your neighbors - you want everyone to be successful and prosperous - but in the end, if you don't focus on your home, you won't be able to help anyone else. I'm going to post something, and I will lose a thousand straight away, two thousand people. I might block five thousand people."