World Series anthem singer made 'O Canada' lyric change in apparent Trump protest

Instead of singing the lyric “in all of us command,” Wainwright sang it as, "That only us command.” The change to the lyric ...

'Schitt's Creek' star delivers stirring 'O Canada' before World Series

Schitt's Creek star Noah Reid delivered his rendition of "O Canada" before Game 7 of the 2025 World Series in Toronto on ...

Rufus Wainwright changes ‘O Canada’ lyrics in protest of Donald Trump comments

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright made a subtle show of defiance against Trump at the World Series when he changed the ...
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Canadian Singer Rufus Wainwright Changed Lyrics to ‘O Canada’ at World Series — and Not Everybody Was Thrilled

Rufus Wainwright made a subtle change to the lyrics of “O Canada” before Game 5 of the World Series, which didn’t sit well with every baseball fan watching at home. Wainwright, who was born in ...

Rufus Wainwright changes O Canada lyrics for Game 5 of World Series

The twist came off as a protest to Trump's 51st state comments, similar to a change Chantal Kreviazuk made to the anthem in February 2025.

World Series anthem singer butchers, changes 'O Canada' lyrics before Blue Jays-Dodgers Game 5

Many on social media watching the 2025 World Series were quick to point out that that's not how the song goes.