Bruce Springsteen criticizes President Trump during Brooklyn concert
Musician Bruce Springsteen addressed U.S. politics during a concert in Brooklyn last week. The performance included statements about democracy and references to administration policies.
usmagazine.comThe event lasted three hours and featured both music and spoken remarks. Springsteen opened the show with a statement about U.S. service members overseas. He then described the concert as a defense of American ideals and values, calling on the audience to choose democracy over authoritarianism.
" Springsteen stated that honesty, honor, humility, character, truth, compassion, humanity, thoughtfulness, morality, true strength, and decency matter. He asked the crowd whether they were with him, and the audience responded affirmatively.
Additional remarks and tour context Springsteen criticized the administration's handling of American history and referenced museums being told to remove certain facts. He also performed "The Streets of Minneapolis," a song about events in that city during the winter of 2026.
The concert was part of the Land of Hope and Dreams tour. Springsteen has performed similar material at other stops on the tour.
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Springsteen may continue similar remarks at remaining tour dates.
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Other performers may include political content in future concerts.
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