Springsteen Labels Trump Administration Corrupt Amid LA Troop Deployment

During his European tour stop in Berlin, singer Bruce Springsteen condemned President Donald Trump's administration as "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous" for deploying 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles amid protests against Trump's hard-line immigration policies and ICE deportation raids. Springsteen criticized the use of the military on American streets based on what he called false claims of a foreign invasion, urging fans to stand against authoritarianism and defend democracy and freedom. He highlighted the protests spreading beyond Los Angeles to cities like New York, Seattle, Las Vegas, and San Antonio, reflecting widespread opposition to Trump's immigration crackdown. The singer emphasized that despite the current political turmoil, America remains a great country with great people and expressed hope that the nation would survive this moment. Springsteen’s politically charged speeches and his recent live EP continue a long history of vocal criticism of Trump and his administration. His statements resonated with tens of thousands of fans in Berlin, underscoring his role as a prominent cultural figure opposing the current U.S. government policies.