Bruce Springsteen is a model for how celebrities should resist Trump | Steven Greenhouse
Bruce Springsteen's recent concert in Brooklyn served as a powerful call to action against Trump and authoritarianism. He encouraged his audience to fight for democracy and highlighted the importance of values like truth and compassion. Through his performance, Springsteen exemplified how celebrities can effectively resist political figures and inspire change.
- ▪The concert was part of Springsteen's Land of Hope and Dreams tour, emphasizing resistance against Trump.
- ▪Springsteen urged the audience to choose hope over fear and democracy over authoritarianism.
- ▪He performed several anti-war songs and directly criticized Trump's administration during the concert.
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‘He talks to people. He doesn’t talk at them or down to them or lecture them.’ Photograph: Tim Evans/ReutersView image in fullscreen‘He talks to people. He doesn’t talk at them or down to them or lecture them.’ Photograph: Tim Evans/ReutersOpinionBruce SpringsteenBruce Springsteen is a model for how celebrities should resist TrumpSteven GreenhouseHis recent concerts are a thunderous call to fight for democracy. The nation could use more like himSun 24 May 2026 07.00 EDTShareThe Bruce Springsteen concert I went to in Brooklyn last week was unlike any concert I’ve attended in decades. It was far more than a fabulous, joyous concert; it was also an inspiring resistance event.From the get-go, the Boss made clear that this concert would be part of the anti-Trump resistance.
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