There are many ways people choose to criticize Donald Trump. Some attend large-scale protests to voice their disapproval of the current administration, while others actively resist policies like those enforced by ICE. For musical artist Robby Roadsteamer, his form of protest is a bit more theatrical. He expresses his stance through performance, and recently, he chose to do so by singing a politically charged song during an event in Tampa Bay, Florida.
But it wasn’t just any song. Robby Roadsteamer performed a track titled Epstein Plane, a song that draws attention to the long-rumored connections between Jeffrey Epstein and Trump. If you’ve followed the controversy surrounding the so-called “Epstein list,” then you’re probably familiar with the speculation. The government has insisted there is no such list, but it has been a topic of conspiracy and conversation for years. Many people believe there was a list, and that Trump may have been on it. Some even claim he pressured the government to keep it hidden. Of course, that didn’t stop people from talking, except perhaps for those who support him unconditionally.
That is why Robby Roadsteamer decided to take his message straight to the heart of Trump fandom. He showed up at Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point event, held at the Tampa Bay Convention Center, and brought some flair with him. To make things more festive and undeniably strange, he performed in costume as Gary the Guantanamo Gator.
His act drew mixed reactions. Some Tampa Bay passersby looked on with puzzled amusement, a few took photos, and others just laughed or kept walking. But not everyone found the performance entertaining. The song quickly caught the attention of some MAGA and Trump supporters in the area. One man wearing a red hat stood out in particular, glaring at Robby with visible hostility.
Despite the tension, the singer kept going, unfazed by the icy stares. That changed when the man in the red hat decided he had had enough. He walked up and slammed his chest into Robby’s shoulder in an attempt to intimidate or stop him. Robby didn’t stumble. Instead, he pushed back slightly while continuing to sing. A few nearby onlookers stepped in and gently guided the man away in an effort to deescalate the situation.
While things didn’t escalate to actual punches being thrown, the man didn’t let up either. He continued to follow Robby around the area, shooting sharp glares and hovering just close enough to make his presence known.
Many internet users found the defensive reaction from the MAGA crowd both ridiculous and hilarious. One Redditor commented, “Homie is big mad lol,” capturing the general mood of the thread. Others pointed out how funny it was to see just how furious the man in the red hat looked throughout the encounter. Several people took screenshots of his various expressions from the short clip and shared them in the comment section, turning the moment into an instant meme.
