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Macklemore ban by Robert Kraft draws fire from AOC and CAIR who advocate for free speech only when convenient
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, banned rapper Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez stated that the ban constitutes a threat to free speech rights. The Council on American-Islamic Relations also responded to the decision.
