JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bruce Springsteen Takes a Stand of Resistance in Minneapolis.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cortellessa, Eric 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Bruce Springsteen's politically charged "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour," which began in Minneapolis, the site of a major Trump administration immigration enforcement operation. Springsteen used the tour's opening concert to deliver a direct critique of the Trump presidency, addressing issues such as immigration crackdowns, democratic erosion, and social injustice through a setlist blending protest songs and calls for unity. Joined by guitarist Tom Morello, Springsteen performed new and classic songs that emphasized resistance as a form of patriotism, while honoring victims of recent violence linked to immigration enforcement. The concert combined music and activism, urging audiences toward peaceful, engaged civic action amid contemporary political challenges.

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Music
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:192732211
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