Bruce Springsteen Opens Concert With Impassioned Speech on Trump's "Corrupt, Incompetent, and Treasonous Administration"
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During a recent concert in Manchester, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band commenced the final leg of their tour with a fervent speech addressing the political climate in America. He criticized Donald Trump's administration, calling it corrupt and treasonous, and urged the audience to oppose authoritarianism. Expressing hope for the future, he referenced the resilience of America and its values, highlighting the importance of artistic expression during difficult times. Springsteen has long been an outspoken critic of Trump and has endorsed Kamala Harris for the upcoming presidential election. The tour is now branded as the "Land of Hope and Dreams Tour."
"The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock'n'roll in dangerous times," Springsteen said.
"In my home, the America I love... is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration."
Springsteen concluded, "The America that I've sung to you about for 50 years is real... So we'll survive this moment. Now, I have hope..."
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