Bruce Springsteen Criticizes Trump in Manchester UK Tour Opening

Bruce Springsteen launched his "Land of Hope and Dreams" British tour with a forceful critique of the Trump administration, labeling it as corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous. Speaking in Manchester, he accused the administration of authoritarianism, suppressing free speech, illegal deportations without due process, and rolling back historic civil rights advancements. Springsteen condemned the administration for abandoning allies, siding with dictators, defunding universities that resist ideological conformity, and inflicting harm on American workers and the world's poorest children. He called on supporters of democracy to raise their voices against authoritarianism and defend freedom. While his comments received support from some, they also sparked mockery and criticism on social media. Springsteen’s remarks were consistent across multiple reports, highlighting his longstanding liberal stance and vocal opposition to President Trump.