Pearl Jam recently shared the Obamas’ January 25th, 2026 statement and turned it into a real call to action, hit up your lawmakers and back Minnesota with donations.
Pearl Jam shares Obama’s message
Pearl Jam recently posted the statement signed by Barack Obama and Michelle Obama (January 25, 2026) across their socials, and they weren’t playing it safe in regards to sharing their views.
Here’s what they wrote: “Honored to share the words of Former President Obama and Michelle Obama. Make your voice heard and contact your legislators at 5calls.org. Support with donations at standwithminnesota.com“.
Mike McCready also doubled down on his Instagram account and dropped a Hannah Arendt quote (“Truthfulness has never been counted among the political virtues, and lies have always been regarded as justifiable tools in political dealings“) that hits like a gut punch in a moment like this.
Then Jeff Ament also weighed in on the matter. He posted what he called the best words he’d read today, crediting Matt Moberg, the Minnesota Timberwolves chaplain, and tagging it #knowyourrights. The message doesn’t do soft-focus “peace and unity.”
It calls out performative calm, says silence isn’t peacemaking, and warns against using faith talk like a sedative to keep people comfortable while injustice stays wide awake. The punch is simple: a “peace” that won’t face the truth is a lie—and “unity” that refuses to name violence isn’t neutral, it’s picking a side.
That’s the lane the Obamas’ statement is in, too. It starts with Alex Pretti, but frames the issue as bigger than one case: legality, transparency, and accountability in how federal agents operate. They acknowledge the job is tough, but stress it has to be lawful, accountable, and coordinated with state and local authorities.
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