Broadway’s shadiest queen, Randy Rainbow, is back with another viral banger, and this time, he’s belting out an Elphaba-approved anthem against Trump and Musk. His latest parody, Defy Democracy, puts a Wicked-themed spin on the political chaos of Trump’s second term, and honey, it’s a read for the ages.
The video opens with Rainbow in his signature faux-interview setup, introducing the “hottest new power couple” in Washington: Donald Trump and Elon Musk. From there, the gloves come off as he launches into a high-camp, high-note-filled roast of the former president’s return to the White House. The lyrics? Brutally fabulous. “An idiot / Our president’s an idiot / For real, though, he’s / A criminal, vindictive, and obscene…” And that’s just the opening act.
Dressed as both Elphaba and Glinda—because why should a queen limit herself?—Rainbow serves Broadway realness while skewering Trump’s pardoning spree, Musk’s questionable business moves, and, of course, the general horror of America’s political landscape. With lines like “So much for morals and humanity / They’ll never catch this clown,” it’s clear Rainbow is saying what we’re all thinking, just with better vocals.
It’s no secret that LGBTQ folks have been in the political crosshairs under Trump’s second term, with legislative attacks, book bans, and an attempt to erase LGBTQ protections. Rainbow’s campy critique isn’t just entertainment—it’s resistance wrapped in sequins. While some may call it over-the-top, for a community facing real political erasure, calling out the absurdity of power with humor has always been part of the playbook.
So if you need a break from the madness, pour yourself a glass of Pinot Noir (Rainbow’s recommendation) and watch Defy Democracy. And if you happen to belt along in protest? Even better.