Eddie Vedder expressed his solidarity with Bruce Springsteen amidst threats from Donald Trump during a Pearl Jam concert. He criticized Trump's personal attacks rather than addressing substantive issues and stressed the importance of free speech and open dialogue in a democracy. Vedder highlighted Springsteen's pro-American values and challenged the culture of name-calling, declaring that such behavior is inappropriate in America. Despite Trump's threats aimed at Springsteen, the latter remains steadfast in his stance against the administration's policies during his European tour.
[Trump's] response had nothing to do with the issues... All that we heard were personal attacks and threats that nobody else should try to use their microphones or voice in public or they'll be shut down.
Part of free speech is open discussion. Part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name-calling is so beneath us.
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