Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong Sparks Controversy by Holding Up Trump Mask During Concert
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Frontman of Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, has ignited a wave of controversy after brandishing a Donald Trump mask during a recent concert at Nationals Park in Washington DC. The 52-year-old rock star drew attention when he unfurled a Trump mask embellished with the word 'idiot' across the forehead, an act reminiscent of Kathy Lee Griffin's controversial stunt in 2017. Armstrong went one step further by altering the lyrics of the band's hit song "American Idiot" to convey a political statement. The incident has sparked criticism, given the recent near-death assassination attempt on the former president in Butler, Pennsylvania. Despite the backlash, Armstrong has not issued a public response regarding his actions during the concert. Former president Trump had narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on July 14, raising concerns about the timing and nature of the rock star's actions. Independent Senator Kyrsten Sinema, reportedly in attendance at the concert, has refrained from commenting on the event, as public figures and audiences alike weigh in on the controversy.