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Devo's Gerald Casale Scorches Trump in New Video

Devo co-founder Gerald Casale has released a new video that sharply criticizes former President Donald Trump and the current state of American society. In the video, titled 'Just Do It!', Casale uses a montage of Trump's public appearances and quotes, juxtaposed with Devo's signature dystopian imagery and music, to convey his dismay.

Casale stated that Donald Trump represents a society so devolved that it stuns even him, the co-creator of a band known for its satirical commentary on de-evolution. He expressed that the current political and social climate far surpasses the band's "worst prognostications" from decades ago. The video aims to highlight what Casale perceives as a profound societal regression, using Trump as a focal point for this critique.

The "Just Do It!" video, released this week, is not Casale's first foray into political commentary. He has previously used his platform to express concerns about societal trends and political figures. This latest work, however, appears to be a particularly pointed commentary on the perceived state of American culture and leadership, drawing parallels between the absurdity of Devo's artistic vision and contemporary reality.

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