Phil Collins Criticizes Donald Trump's 'Unattractive' Manner and Business-Like Approach to Politics

Rock icon Phil Collins has voiced his strong dislike for former President Donald Trump, criticizing his "unattractive" manner and what he perceives as a transactional approach to politics.

In an interview with Piers Morgan for "Piers Morgan Uncensored," conducted prior to Collins' induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the musician elaborated on his criticisms. Collins stated that presidents have historically been "eloquent and elegant," earning respect even from those who disagreed with them. However, he found Trump's approach to be "nasty," leading to personal dislike.

"Trump plays politics like a businessman and it’s not like really a business at all," Collins told Morgan. "It’s diplomacy and it’s sometimes you can lose but still come out winning... but he sees everything as a deal, won or lost."

Collins described the current political era as a "very scary time" and expressed concern about the potential for Trump to seek to remain in power beyond the two-term limit constitutionally imposed on U.S. presidents. He indicated that he would "not be shocked" if Trump attempted to overrule this limit.

This sentiment follows previous instances of Collins expressing disapproval of Trump's use of his music. In October 2020, Collins' representatives sent a cease-and-desist letter to Trump's campaign, demanding they stop playing his 1981 hit "In the Air Tonight" at rallies. The letter stated that Collins "wants no affiliation whatsoever with The President or the Trump campaign," and noted the inappropriateness of the song's use, particularly when it was reportedly used as a satirical reference to COVID-19.