Overview
- In a new interview, the Dropkick Murphys frontman backed Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime slot, saying he will “go to the mat” for the star and calling him a “true, true American.”
- Casey announced he is joining Home of the Brave’s advisory board and launching a video-centered campaign urging punk musicians to speak up.
- Bad Bunny’s booking has been publicly attacked by President Donald Trump and allies, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem saying ICE will have a heavy presence at the Feb. 8 game in Santa Clara, California.
- Home of the Brave’s advisory board includes George Conway, Michael Fanone, Susan Rice, Harry Dunn and Sarah Matthews, signaling a cross-partisan coalition.
- Framing the effort as punk’s duty to challenge government abuses, Casey pointed to the band’s recent actions, including dedicating “First Class Loser” to Trump and confronting a fan over a MAGA hat.