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May 16 25

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Jun 12 25

Bruce Springsteen settles accounts with Trump at Berlin concert: “Incompetent and treacherous government”

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Bruce Springsteen denounces the current US government as corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous, urging a defense of democracy.

His 'Land of Hope and Dreams' tour reflects a steadfast belief in America’s enduring hope and optimism despite flaws.

The concert mixes political statements with powerful rock and gospel performances, backed by the veteran E Street Band.

Ending with 'Chimes of Freedom,' Springsteen evokes freedom and faith in the eventual fall of all walls.

My homeland, the America that I love, the America that I have written about, which has been a beacon of hope and freedom for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous government.
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