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Bruce Springsteen Kicks Off Tour with Strong Anti-Trump Message and Prince Cover

Bruce Springsteen launched his 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour in Minneapolis with the E Street Band, delivering a politically charged speech criticizing figures like Trump and urging the audience to 'fight for the America that we love,' alongside his anti-ICE activism and a Prince cover.

1 Apr, 03:20 — 1 Apr, 12:30
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varietyMostly Factual146d ago

Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi  in Fiery Speech at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’

Bruce Springsteen has said that his 2026 “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour with the E Street Band will be political, and he was not exaggerating. On the tour’s opening night in Minneapolis, after starting the show with a cover of the Temptations’ fiery 1969 hit “War,” his comments were largely things he’s said before, […]

By Chris Willman

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual145d ago

Bruce Springsteen Declares ‘War’ Against Trump at Defiant Tour Opener in Minneapolis

"The America that I love, that's been a beacon of hope and liberty around the world, is in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said

By Andy Greene

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billboardMostly Factual146d ago

Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Kickoff in Minneapolis: Fiery Speeches, a Prince Cover & More Best Moments

Following his protest song "Streets of Minneapolis," the Boss brought his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour to the Minnesota city.

By Joe Lynch

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First report: variety · 1 Apr, 03:20Full coverage: 5 · 9hWindow: 9h
variety1 Apr, 03:20First to report

Bruce Springsteen Slams Trump, ‘the Richest Men in America’ and Pam Bondi  in Fiery Speech at Minneapolis Tour Opener: ‘We Have a President Who Can’t Handle the Truth’

2h later
klix-ba1 Apr, 05:33

Bruce Springsteen prozvao Bijelu kuću i američke bogataše: Uništavaju naš ugled širom svijeta

la-vanguardia1 Apr, 06:31

Springsteen une música y política al abrir su gira de la resistencia contra la corrupción de Trump

1h later
billboard1 Apr, 07:34

Bruce Springsteen’s Tour Kickoff in Minneapolis: Fiery Speeches, a Prince Cover & More Best Moments

5h later
rolling-stone1 Apr, 12:30Latest update

Bruce Springsteen Declares ‘War’ Against Trump at Defiant Tour Opener in Minneapolis

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