Bruce Springsteen dedicates song to 'America's dear leader' Trump in concert amid feud
The Boss dedicated a song to Donald Trump after months of making political jabs at the US president during his concerts
Bruce Springsteen sent shockwaves through Anfield Stadium Wednesday night by dedicating a song to "America's dear leader" Donald Trump, amidst an ongoing public feud.
The surprising moment came during the first of two highly anticipated Liverpool shows for The Boss and the E Street Band, marking his inaugural performances in the city that inspired his legendary career.
Springsteen, 75, took the stage to a roaring crowd, many of whom had camped out for days to secure prime spots.
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While early in the set, hits like Badlands, Thunder Road, and Born in the USA energized the stadium, the atmosphere shifted when Springsteen addressed the political climate.
Prior to performing Rainmaker, he told the crowd, "When conditions in a country are ripe for a demagogue, you can bet one will show up. This is for America's dear leader."
The dedication comes as the musician and Trump have traded jabs publicly in recent months.
Earlier in the show, Springsteen made another potent political statement, "The last check on power, after the checks and balances have failed, are the people. That’s all that’s left. It’s in the union of people around a common set of values. That’s all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism."
"In America right now, we have to organize at home, at work, peacefully in the street. We thank the British people for their support because, at the end of the day, all we have is each other. This is House of a Thousand Guitars."
Despite the political intensity, the night was also a celebration of Springsteen's deep and emotional connection to Liverpool.
He acknowledged the city's impact, crediting The Beatles with inspiring his musical journey.
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"It was a long-held dream for any American to visit Liverpool, thanks to The Beatles," Springsteen recently told Greatest Hits Radio host Simon Mayo.
He fulfilled that lifelong dream by finally performing in the home of Liverpool FC, even shouting out the team's Premier League title win, asking the crowd, "Come on! Is this the house of champions or what?!"
The show concluded with a roaring end with a cover of Bob Dylan's Chimes of Freedom.
