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Trump's Press Conference Spirals as Band Leader Condemns MAGA

3/17/2025

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A chaotic press conference unfolded as Donald Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, struggled to maintain control. Meanwhile, MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas sat down with Dropkick Murphys' lead singer, Ken Casey, who passionately condemned Trump and MAGA, highlighting the band's deep-rooted ties to their working-class supporters.

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A chaotic press conference unfolded as Donald Trump's press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, struggled to maintain control. Meanwhile, MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas sat down with Dropkick Murphys' lead singer, Ken Casey, who passionately condemned Trump and MAGA, highlighting the band's deep-rooted ties to their working-class supporters.