Trump Baffles Songwriter John Fogerty by Using Band’s ‘Fortunate Son’ at Rally
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President Donald Trump arrived at a rally in Michigan on Thursday to the Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Fortunate Son” -- a curious choice for a wealthy heir who avoided the Vietnam draft by receiving five medical deferrals.
“Some folks are born, silver spoon in hand. Lord, don’t they help themselves, y’all,” the song goes, later adding in the chorus: “I ain’t no millionaire’s son, no, no.”