Liberal filmmaker Michael Moore has unveiled a controversial rewrite of the Pledge of Allegiance designed to unite progressives against what he calls "MAGA heads." The left-wing activist shared his alternative version that shifts focus from allegiance to the country to allegiance to "the people" instead.
According to Breitbart, Moore debuted his reimagined pledge on his Substack account, claiming his intention was to "fight for the survival" of the country. He positioned his new version as a response to what he viewed as America's problems.
In his introduction to the pledge, Moore wrote that he was creating it "For you. For me. For the people and for the country that deep down — in spite of its MAGA-heads, in spite of its insanity — we've decided to fight for its survival, holding onto a belief that we can make it better, that we can fix it, that we can end the madness and create a true Democracy for which it stands."
Moore's revised pledge notably changes several key elements of the traditional American Pledge of Allegiance. Rather than pledging to the flag and republic, Moore's version begins with "I pledge allegiance to the people of the United States of America."
The filmmaker's pledge emphasizes concepts like "one person, one vote" and describes America as "part of one world" rather than focusing on the nation itself. His version includes calls for "everyone" to have "a seat at the table" and "a slice of the pie."
Moore concludes his pledge with a modified version of the traditional ending, stating: "With liberty and justice, equality, and kindness and the pursuit of happiness for all." These changes reflect his progressive vision for how Americans should view their relationship with their country.
After presenting his new pledge, Moore urged his followers to engage in daily political action with the same consistency as breathing or heartbeats. He compared political engagement to vital bodily functions that cannot be neglected.
However, Breitbart points out apparent contradictions in Moore's messaging. While his pledge centers on "the people," Moore reportedly made comments after the 2024 election stating that Americans are "not a good people" and describing America as having "a non-stop cavalcade, a sordid laundry list of evil deeds."
The report also notes that Moore seems to misunderstand fundamental aspects of American governance, particularly his references to "democracy" when the United States is technically a constitutional republic. This distinction has long been a point of contention between progressive and conservative political viewpoints.
The filmmaker's proposed pledge has drawn significant criticism from conservative voices who view it as an attack on traditional American values. Many see it as part of a broader progressive effort to redefine patriotism and national identity.
Critics point out that Moore's focus on "one world" rather than "one nation" appears to diminish American sovereignty in favor of globalist perspectives. This approach aligns with progressive viewpoints but contradicts a more traditional and conservative understanding of American exceptionalism.
Conservative commentators have also noted the irony of Moore claiming to fight for America's survival while simultaneously criticizing its fundamental character and a large portion of its citizens who support former President Trump, whom he derogatorily labels as "MAGA heads."
Moore's pledge rewrite comes amid ongoing political polarization in the United States during President Trump's second term. The filmmaker has long been one of Trump's most vocal critics in the entertainment industry.
The pledge controversy highlights the deep cultural divisions that persist in America, with fundamental disagreements about national identity and values. Moore's characterization of Trump supporters as "MAGA heads" and his characterization of America as suffering from "insanity" reflect the intensely partisan rhetoric that continues to define much of the political discourse.
Moore, who rose to fame with documentaries like "Bowling for Columbine" and "Fahrenheit 9/11," remains a prominent progressive voice despite criticism. His pledge rewrite represents his latest attempt to reshape American political culture according to his left-wing vision.
