I think it's odd how some people seem surprised and hurt on U2's response to the current political situation.
Back in the 80's, I was from a family of big Reagan supporters. There was no doubt where U2 stood on a lot of his issues. I took it and left it. It was what it was. After listening to this band for three decades, at this point I'm not surprised at anything Bono says. I know where he's coming from. He's been consistent.
I don't think it should be surprise to anyone what U2's response is to someone who is in the current leadership in the United States. A man, from his own tweets isn't a turn the other cheek sort of person and seems to seems to enjoy singling large swaths of people out... I'm surprised people seem so wounded by it now. Take it and leave it, if you enjoy the sound of the music. Because if you've listen to the lyrics of the music, since the get-go, it shouldn't be a surprise where they would stand on what's going on right now.
Personally, I look at it like when I listen to a lot of hip hop... I don't agree with a lot of what they say, but I like the music and the beat enough... I'm not fragile enough that it upsets me and I know what I'm getting in to...
Just my nickel and dime on the matter.