Boston, Massachusetts – During a recent St. Patrick’s Day weekend performance in Boston, the punk rock band Dropkick Murphys encountered a controversial moment when lead singer Ken Casey called out a concertgoer holding up a Make America Great Again hat. The incident, which was captured on video and widely shared online, showcased the singer confronting the attendee and asking them to “shut the f**k up” for showing support to the president.
Casey described the MAGA hat as the “Elon Musk True Nazi edition,” referencing the style of hat often seen being worn by the billionaire and former president. The singer further expressed his disapproval of the man’s actions by stating, “If you’re in a room full of people and you want to know who’s in a cult…They’ve been holding up a f**king hat the whole night to represent a president.”
Despite the viral nature of the clip, Dropkick Murphys’ social media account was not suspended due to the incident. Reports circulating on social media had initially suggested otherwise, but Casey clarified that the band had actually left the platform in 2022, with someone else taking over their handle. The singer explained that the decision to leave was due to not wanting to be associated with Musk’s empire.
In a recent podcast appearance, Casey reiterated his strong stance against Trump, Musk, and their politics. He criticized their treatment of working-class individuals and emphasized that he was vehemently opposed to the ideals associated with the MAGA movement. The singer urged ordinary people to stand up against Trump and rejected the notion that one must align themselves with either MAGA supporters or a specific political ideology.
This incident was not the first time Casey had clashed with Trump supporters during one of the band’s performances. At a concert in Clearwater, Florida, Casey engaged in a playful wager with a supporter wearing Trump merchandise, ultimately revealing that the MAGA apparel was not made in America as the supporter had claimed.
In light of recent events, Dropkick Murphys continues to engage with their fans while maintaining a stance against political ideologies that they believe contradicts the band’s values. The confrontations with Trump supporters serve as a reflection of the band’s commitment to using their platform to address social and political issues.