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Dropkick Murphys Call Out MAGA Hat at Boston Concert in Viral Moment

Frontman Ken Casey criticized a concertgoer for holding up a MAGA hat, calling it a symbol of a 'cult' and linking it to Elon Musk during the band's St. Patrick's Day performance.

  • Ken Casey referred to the MAGA hat as the 'Elon Musk True Nazi edition' and criticized it as a representation of a 'cult.'
  • The confrontation occurred during one of the band's annual Boston St. Patrick's Day shows, drawing cheers from the audience.
  • Casey reiterated the band's pro-working class and anti-Trump stance, emphasizing that Trump is 'the exact opposite of everything we sing about.'
  • The band's X account suspension was clarified as unrelated to the incident, as they left the platform in 2022 due to disapproval of Elon Musk's ownership.
  • A video of the confrontation went viral, garnering significant attention on Instagram and YouTube, fueling broader discussions about the band's political messaging.
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