Dropkick Murphys' X Account Suspended After MAGA Hat Incident

The Dropkick Murphys, a Massachusetts-based punk band, had their X (formerly Twitter) account suspended following a St. Patrick's Day concert where frontman Ken Casey criticized an audience member for waving a 'Make America Great Again' hat. During the performance, Casey made remarks linking the hat to cult behavior and referred to it as the 'Elon Musk True Nazi edition.' He expressed disdain for the political symbol, stating, 'This is America. There’s no kings here,' and emphasized the band's history of political activism against figures like Donald Trump. The suspension's specific reason remains unclear, although the band has been politically vocal at various shows, including calling out fans wearing pro-Trump apparel. Casey's confrontations at concerts have sparked debate about the role of politics in music and fan reactions. The band previously issued a cease-and-desist to a neo-Nazi group misusing their song, reinforcing their commitment to anti-fascist values.