U2 ‘s Bono has again criticised Elon Musk ‘s cuts to international aid, calling them “unconscionable” and claiming that the Republican Party has been “hijacked” by the Donald Trump administration.

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The singer was speaking to the New York Times alongside The Edge , discussing the band’s 50th anniversary and their upcoming 16th studio album ‘Carnaval De Luz’ , which is released on November 13.

He described the current political situation in America as extraordinary, saying: “I think this is the greatest heist in the history of the world: stealing America. And it’s not a caper movie. It’s real, and it’s happening.”

He continued: “I don’t want to put off good people who vote conservative, who vote Republican. Their party’s been hijacked, and it’s an aggressive takeover. I want to invite them back. I want them to return.

“People vote conservative for all kinds of reasons that are OK.…