Instagram/The Strokes Celebrity The Strokes make a bold political statement at Coachella, debuting a song and video criticizing U.S. foreign policy, CIA actions, and Middle East bombings. April 20, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Strokes made a striking political statement at weekend two of Coachella, ending their performance with a provocative video that directly criticized the U.S. government's foreign policy.