Boston, MA – – The Dropkick Murphys, Boston’s beloved Celtic punk band, ignited a firestorm of cheers and controversy at a recent performance in their hometown, unleashing a blistering tirade against Donald Trump supporters and Republicans.
Known for their working-class anthems and unapologetic Irish-American pride, the band didn’t hold back, reportedly telling Trump supporters to “shut the f—k up” while branding Republicans as “cult members,” according to posts circulating on X.
The incident, which appears to have occurred during a St. Patrick’s Day weekend show, aligns with the band’s long-standing reputation for political outspokenness. While no official recording of the exact remarks has surfaced from the most recent Boston performance, clips from past shows—like one shared on X around St. Patrick’s Day 2024—show the band lambasting Trump and his “MAGA” base with similar fervor.
In one such video, frontman Ken Casey can be heard rallying the crowd against the president, a sentiment that has evidently carried forward into 2025.
Fans in attendance at the latest show described the moment as electrifying.
“They just went off,” said one concertgoer, who asked to remain anonymous. “The crowd was roaring—some people were pissed, but most were loving it. It’s the Murphys; they’ve never been shy about this stuff.” Posts on X echoed this energy, with users praising the band for “shredding Trump and MAGA to pieces,” while others criticized the remarks as divisive.
The Dropkick Murphys have a history of weaving politics into their music and live performances. Songs like “The State of Massachusetts” and “Worker’s Song” reflect their blue-collar ethos and disdain for perceived elitism or corruption, themes that often put them at odds with conservative figures.
Their disdain for Trump isn’t new—back in 2016, the band publicly demanded he stop using their hit “Sweet Caroline” at campaign events, a request rooted in their opposition to his policies and persona.