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Viral Fox News Clip Fuels Merch Sales for Charlotte Screen Printer

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A Charlotte-based screen printer, MadPark Designs, has gained viral attention after its co-owner, Tom Hoyle, was featured in a Fox News clip comparing a Trump rally to the Jonestown massacre. The clip has garnered millions of views across various social media platforms, leading MadPark Designs to capitalize on the moment by selling t-shirts with Hoyle's quote. Hoyle stated he initially planned to protest at the rally but ended up freestyling the viral comparison during the impromptu Fox News interview. AI

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Viral Fox News Clip Fuels Merch Sales for Charlotte Screen Printer

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alexandria Sands ·

    The viral anti-MAGA guy on Fox News is from Charlotte — and he has merch now

    <p>Have you seen <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/video/6407653116112" target="_blank">the Oct. 29 clip</a>? The one where a guy compared a Trump rally to the 1978 Jonestown massacre while he was live on Fox News.</p><ul><li>"Wait, the Jonestown massacre?" Fox correspondent Lucas…

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