Bruce Springsteen called Donald Trump “racist” and “treasonous” at a recent concert. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has long been a staunch critic of the president. During the recent show, Springsteen slammed Trump over his leadership, policies, and his controversial “anti-weaponization fund.”
Bruce Springsteen calls out Donald Trump during DC show
Bruce Springsteen launched a scathing attack against Donald Trump during his Wednesday, May 27, concert in Washington, D.C., as part of his ongoing Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour. The “Dancing in the Dark” hitmaker called the president “racist, incompetent [and] treasonous,” amid the performance.
“We are here to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll in these troubled times,” Springsteen said. “Our democracy, our constitution, our rule of law are being challenged right now as never before by a reckless, racist, incompetent, treasonous president.”
Shortly before performing a cover of The Temptations’ song “War,” the singer said, “So tonight, we ask all of you to join in with us in choosing hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rules of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, resistance over complacency, truth over lies, unity over division, and peace over war.”
Springsteen also stated that the city needs “some strength and some hope and some faith.” Hyping up the crowd, he added, “This American tragedy can only be stopped by the American people: you. There is no one coming to save us; we’ve got to do it ourselves. Are you with us, Washington? Let them hear you at the f****** White House.”
During the show, Springsteen also called out Trump for his $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” He said, “We have a president who wants to create a $1.8 billion fund to compensate and reward people who attacked our nation’s Capitol. Attacked our democracy. Assaulted our police officers on Jan. 6. This is an American outrage, and this is happening now.” (via Billboard) The final concert of Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour is on May 30 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia.
Originally written by Namrata Ghosh on Mandatory.
