GWAR sparks conservative backlash with mock executions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump at Riot Fest

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Shock rock band GWAR's performance at Riot Fest, featuring mock executions of Elon Musk and Donald Trump, has sparked outrage among MAGA supporters. The band is known for its theatrical "killings" of public figures, but this instance drew significant conservative backlash, with some calling it "incitement" and poorly timed. GWAR and Riot Fest have dismissed the criticism, characterizing the performance as absurdist spectacle and engaging in online mockery of the outrage.


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