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Springsteen Launching ‘Political and Very Topical’ Tour in Minneapolis

Springsteen opened the 20-date tour with a nearly three-hour set that included a new protest song and repeated chants against ICE.

  • Bruce Springsteen kicked off his Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour on Tuesday, March 31, at Minneapolis' Target Center, using the stage to denounce the Trump administration and its immigration enforcement policies.
  • The tour's political focus stems from fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, prompting Springsteen to release the protest anthem "Streets of Minneapolis" in January.
  • Online backlash quickly emerged, with critics labeling remarks "rants" while others condemned ticket prices reaching as high as $5,000, creating tension between the musician's working-class messaging and pricing.
  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump attacked Springsteen on Truth Social, calling him a "dried up prune" and urging supporters to boycott the tour, intensifying their long-running feud.
  • Springsteen will continue through Portland and Los Angeles before concluding May 27 in Washington, D.C., where he said he'll deliver "choice words for the White House," positioning the tour finale at the nation's capital.
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The rock star described the American president as "corrupt, incompetent, racist, irresponsible and traitorous."

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The 76-year-old singer began a tour on Saturday in Minneapolis, an epicentre at the beginning of the year of the ECI offensive.

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The confrontation between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump escalated again, after the musician launched harsh criticisms against the president during his tour, calling his government “corrupt, incompetent and racist,” prompting an immediate response from the White House. Likewise, Donald Trump threw himself against Bruce Springsteen through his social network Truth, calling him “dry pass” by criticizing his appearance, and ensuring that his co…

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Asbury Park Press NJ broke the news in Neptune City, United States on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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