TUCSON, AZ – Tucson native and legendary musician Linda Ronstadt has publicly responded to the upcoming event hosted by former President Donald J. Trump at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall. In a statement released on her Facebook page on Wednesday evening, Ronstadt expressed her deep disappointment and strong opposition to Trump’s presence in her hometown.
“Donald Trump is holding a rally on Thursday in a rented hall in my hometown, Tucson. I would prefer to ignore that sad fact. But since the building has my name on it, I need to say something,” Ronstadt began in her statement.
She went on to criticize Trump’s political agenda, labeling it as toxic and harmful to women, immigrants, and people of color, and referenced the family separations carried out at the U.S.-Mexico border during his administration.
Ronstadt emphasized the pain caused by the Trump administration’s policies, particularly the forced separation of migrant families, calling it a “humanitarian catastrophe” that left deep scars on vulnerable individuals. She also referenced Physicians for Human Rights, who described the actions as meeting the criteria for torture.
“I’m worried about keeping the rapist out of the White House,” Ronstadt added, alluding to Trump’s past controversial remarks about Mexican immigrants.
In her statement, Ronstadt also responded to comments from Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, who had previously made a remark about unmarried, childless women. Ronstadt shared her pride in raising two adopted children as a single mother and voiced her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming election.
Trump is set to land at Tucson International Airport before his scheduled rally at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, where he is expected to speak at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Ronstadt’s statement has sparked a broader conversation about the use of public spaces bearing individuals’ names and the intersection of politics and personal values.
