Bruce Springsteen says Trump is running ‘rogue government’ and ‘siding with dictators’
theguardian.comPublished: 5/15/2025
Summary
" Bruce Springsteen delivered stirring performances during his Land of Hope and Dreams tour, where he lambasted Donald Trump and the Trump administration for threatening American democracy. His impassioned speech highlighted the country's shift toward authoritarianism, accusing leaders of persecuting free speech advocates, eroding civil rights protections, and sided with dictators against human rights activists. Springsteen praised his lifelong commitment to American values but cautioned that even with flaws, the nation remains resilient."