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Trump's Secret Service harasses pro-LGBTQ+ heavy metal band after it "executes" him onstage
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway However, it was not until Donald Trump became president that the band received visits from the Secret Service regarding this practice.
A local heavy metal band has reportedly been harassed by the Secret Service. The band, GWAR, is known for its provocative live performances, which have included fake on-stage executions of US presidents. The band has a history of staging these executions, having done so for each of the last four presidents.
However, it was not until Donald Trump became president that the band received visits from the Secret Service regarding this practice. Further details about the incident are available from Consequence of Sound and an interview with one of the band members, Mike Bishop.
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Category: rights Published: June 23, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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