Serj Tankian Thinks System of a Down Bandmate John Dolmayan “Got Tired of Trump, Like Many Others”

Serj Tankian, a member of the band System of a Down, recently spoke about the political differences between himself and his bandmates in an interview with Rolling Stone Italy. He acknowledged that his drummer John Dolmayan, who had previously supported President Trump, may no longer have those views. Tankian emphasized that while political differences can be challenging, they do not prevent the members from loving each other and continued working together.

He also mentioned that Dolmayan's political views have changed over time, as Dolmayan was a supporter of Barack Obama before Trump. Despite the differences, Tankian highlighted that the band members share a common bond through their Armenian identity, culture, and music. He added that opinions change over time and gave an example of many Armenians in Los Angeles who initially supported Trump but now regret it.

Tankian also referred to a study showing how much the United States invested in education from 1980 to 2026, suggesting that this investment might explain the current political climate. In recent years, Dolmayan's social media activity has shifted away from politics, focusing more on System of a Down's activities. The band is currently preparing for an early 2027 tour of Australia and New Zealand, as well as a headline performance at the Sick New World fest in Fort Worth, Texas on October 24th.