In a public statement made on Tuesday, the nu-metal band Slipknot demanded that President Donald Trump refrain from wearing their masks during his rallies. Frontman Corey Taylor expressed his disapproval on social media, stating that Trump's agenda is fundamentally opposed to the themes represented by the band's masks. He described the masks, which feature grotesque designs, as symbols of the band members' inner demons, and expressed disgust at their use to promote what he termed 'dark and hateful rhetoric.' Taylor warned that the band has already consulted with legal counsel and is prepared to pursue all available legal remedies should Trump continue to use their imagery in his political activities. This is not the first time the band has taken such a stand; they previously communicated similar sentiments to former Florida Governor Jeb Bush in 2016 when he attempted to use their mutant pig boy persona for his presidential campaign announcement. The band's statement underscores the ongoing tension between artists and politicians over the use of artistic imagery in political contexts.