Punk icons Dead Kennedys raise eyebrows as they commend Republican Senator Mitt Romney for his rebuke of Donald Trump amid chaos in the US capitol

  • The San Francisco-founded band is known for skewering both the left and the right with songs like Holiday In Cambodia, Kill The Poor and California Über Alles
  • Punk fans were surprised by the Dead Kennedys' celebration of Romney, who is a staunch conservative but also vocal critic of President Trump 
  • The band also gave South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham credit for 'trying to do the right thing' 
  • Washington DC became the center of tumult on Wednesday after the president held a rally where he continued to push unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud
  • The rally came while Congress met to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win in a joint session 

By Kelby Vera For Dailymail.com

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Their politically-charged lyrics and brash sound made them punk icons.

But the Dead Kennedys proved even they could find middle ground as they celebrated Republican Senator Mitt Romney after a chaotic Wednesday in Washington DC.

The California Über Alles performers - who originally made a name for themselves with their snide left-wing commentary and provocative album artwork - commended the conservative Utah congressman after he denounced President Donald Trump for encouraging disorder at the nation's capital amid his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.

Oi to the world: Punk band the Dead Kennedys (1980 lineup above) confused their liberal fans when they took to Twitter to thank Republican Senator Mitt Romney for speaking out against President Trump during a chaotic Wednesday in Washington DC

Oi to the world: Punk band the Dead Kennedys (1980 lineup above) confused their liberal fans when they took to Twitter to thank Republican Senator Mitt Romney for speaking out against President Trump during a chaotic Wednesday in Washington DC

The San Francisco-founded band - which no longer includes famous frontman Jello Biafra - took to Twitter to celebrate the 2012 Republican presidential candidate, sharing a photo of the salt-and-pepper-tressed legislator and writing: 'Thank you @SenatorRomney.' 

They also tagged Evan McMullin, a former CIA operations officer and 2016 independent presidential candidate who has been a vocal critic of Trump throughout his tenure as POTUS.

'Mitt cares about the the USA,' the tweet went on.

Though by no means a progressive darling, having voted with Trump 78.8% of the time in the past two years according to FiveThirtyEight - the devoutly Mormon politician has earned minor cachet from some liberals for marking himself as one of the only prominent Republicans willing to condemn President Trump.

Mitt in the pit: The California Über Alles performers said the conservative Utah congressman 'after he denounced President Donald Trump for encouraging disorder at the nation's capitol amid his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud

Mitt in the pit: The California Über Alles performers celebrated the conservative Utah congressman after he denounced disorder at the nation's capitol amid Trump's unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud

Edgy: The San Francisco-founded band (above 1978) originally made a name for themselves with their snide left-wing commentary and provocative album artwork

Edgy: The San Francisco-founded band (above 1978) originally made a name for themselves with their snide left-wing commentary and provocative album artwork

Perspective: Though fans weren't having it, the band's Twitter defended itself in replies, telling critics to 'get off their page.' They also retweeted a fan response that said 'Punk means standing up for what is right. Mitt did what was right and DK applauded it. This is a good thing'

Perspective: Though fans weren't having it, the band's Twitter defended itself in replies, telling critics to 'get off their page.' They also retweeted a fan response that said 'Punk means standing up for what is right. Mitt did what was right and DK applauded it. This is a good thing'

And he made history in January 2019 after he became the first and only senator in US history to vote to impeach the leader of their own party.

But few punk fans were impressed by DK's gesture of across-the-aisle solidarity, with many taking to the thread to roast the Holiday In Cambodia band, which was founded in 1978.

'Sucks. bad. bad post that sucks,' wrote one fan. 'lol you can remove "legendary US punk band" from the bio now,' quipped another.

90s alt rockers Eve 6, who have recently returned to the spotlight from their tongue-in-cheek Twitter presence, wrote: 'Wtf how are we more punk than you.'

Punk cred: 90s alt rockers Eve 6, who have recently returned to the spotlight from their tongue-in-cheek Twitter presence, wrote: 'Wtf how are we more punk than you'

Punk cred: 90s alt rockers Eve 6, who have recently returned to the spotlight from their tongue-in-cheek Twitter presence, wrote: 'Wtf how are we more punk than you'

Don't look at me! Former lead singer Jello Biafra even tweeted about it, making it clear he had nothing to do with the tone-deaf message

Don't look at me! Former lead singer Jello Biafra even tweeted about it, making it clear he had nothing to do with the tone-deaf message

Referencing one of the Dead Kennedy's most famous songs, the Inside Out band added: 'i guess kill the poor wasnt satirical.'

Former lead singer Jello Biafra even tweeted about it, making it clear he had nothing to do with the tone-deaf message. 

'As if today couldn't get any weirder, look who posted this!! How dumb and clueless can you get?? Was it scab singer Skip, who recently denied DK's are a political band, just, "a social satire band"?? Ea$t Bay Ray?? It sure as hell wasn't me... - Jello'

The band's Twitter defended itself in replies, telling critics to 'get off their page' while also retweeting a fan response that said: 'Punk means standing up for what is right. Mitt did what was right and DK applauded it. This is a good thing.'

Kudos: The Kill The Poor singers also gave South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham credit for the bare minimum

Kudos: The Kill The Poor singers also gave South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham credit for the bare minimum

Chaos: Pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6

Chaos: Pro-Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol following a rally with President Donald Trump on January 6

Romney wasn't the only conservative the Dead Kennedys triumphed on social media.

The Kill The Poor singers also gave a shout out to South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, writing 'Today [Graham] is trying to do the right thing !! Enough is enough !'

The United States Capitol witnessed unprecedented turmoil on Wednesday when supporters of President Donald Trump stormed past police officers and into the congressional building while Senators and Representatives voted to confirm President-elect Joe Biden's win.

During the siege one person was fatally shot and more than 52 people were arrested, according to USA Today. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser also instated a 6pm curfew to quell any more violence.

Riots: During the siege one person was fatally shot and more than 52 people were arrested, according to USA Today . DC Mayor Muriel Bowser also instated a 6pm curfew to quell any more violence

Riots: During the siege one person was fatally shot and more than 52 people were arrested, according to USA Today . DC Mayor Muriel Bowser also instated a 6pm curfew to quell any more violence

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