The American artist took to the stage on 13 October to encourage viewers to vote ahead of the election. Her new single, Commander in Chief, criticised Donald Trump for his response to the COVID-19 crisis, dealing with ongoing racial injustice among other issues.
Lovato teamed up with Finneas O’Connell (aka Billie Eilish’s brother) to record the politically-3charged song. In the lyrics, the singer makes no attempt to hide the intention of the track, singing: “We’re in a state of crisis, people are dying.
While you line your pockets deep Commander in Chief / How does it feel to still be able to breathe?” The 28-year-old singer stood in defence of her song on social media, writing: “I literally don’t care if this ruins my career.