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Bruce Springsteen sees ‘an American tragedy’ happening, but holds hope for a turnaround

  • Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump and his administration during his 2025 European tour, including a three-minute monologue at his Manchester concert on May 14th.
  • Springsteen linked Trump’s rise to the deindustrialization of America and growing wealth disparity, describing the current state as "an American tragedy" on June 18th.
  • Springsteen also condemned recent ICE raids and immigration policies, which sparked protests in Los Angeles and other communities, while other musicians and activists voiced opposition.
  • Trump retaliated online with insults calling Springsteen "dumb as a rock" and shared doctored footage of a golf ball hitting the singer, demanding he "KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT" until returning to the US.
  • Despite criticism, Springsteen expressed hope grounded in America's democratic history and believes the country will eventually swing back from its current troubles.
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Bruce Springsteen sees ‘an American tragedy’ happening, but holds hope for a turnaround

Bruce Springsteen, arguably one of America’s greatest song writers and musicians, feels out of tune with the political present.

·Atlanta, United States
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WAAY-TV broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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