Springsteen illuminates the protests against Trump and military actions in Berlin

Springsteen illuminates the protests against Trump and military actions in Berlin

Los Angeles, USA - Bruce Springsteen drove strong criticism of the handling of the protests in Los Angeles during a concert in Berlin on June 11, 2025. He pointed out that the American military was used on the streets, due to untruths about a violent foreign invasion. Against the background of the current political situation in the United States, these statements sound particularly urgent. In Los Angeles, many people demonstrate against the restrictive migration policy of US President Donald Trump and against the abrasion agents of the immigration authority ICE. To support these measures, the US government mobilized 4,000 soldiers from the National Guard and 700 marine fans, contrary to the will of the California governor.

Springsteen, who took up social and political issues more often in his music career, found in Berlin that he always tried to be a good ambassador for America. He emphasized that current events undermine the essence of democracy in the United States and are too important to be ignored. Despite many mistakes, he characterized America as a "great country" with "great people" and concluded his message with the words that "we will survive this moment", which broadcast hope.

political criticism and musical message

Springsteen's commitment is not new. The musician who over 40 years ago his legendary album "Born in the U.S.A." has repeatedly criticized both Republican and democratic presidencies. He recently clearly commented against Trump and described the current administration as "corrupt, incompetent and treacherous". In his opinion, it is important to fight against any form of authoritarianism, which he also expressed during a previous concert in Manchester, England. Trump's answer to this was irrelevant; He described Springsteen as "used rocker" and also spoke against other musicians like Beyoncé.

The political issues in Springsteen's music reflect a profound history of protest and social justice. Protest music has a long and eventful course in the USA. Artists like Woody Guthrie were pioneers for musical forms of expression that drew attention to social injustices. Current genres such as hip-hop have also become a mouthpiece for social problems and the fight against racism.

A look at the current protest culture

The protest movements in the USA are as diverse as the artistic forms of expression that are accompanied by it. Apart from the traditional folk and rock sounds, the music of African Americans such as Billie Holiday or Gil Scott Heron has also established itself as an important medium of criticism. In today's pop and rock music, on the other hand, many artists often seem to take care of self-staging than on social issues.

The political landscape is divided, especially in the run -up to the next presidential elections. The topics are carefully pursued by society, and media such as Deutschlandradio Kultur help to offer a comprehensive overview of the challenges that confront American voters. The period from July 11th to 17th is planned as a topic week for the US presidential election, which is intended to illuminate the dream and reality of American society.

Springsteen's words and musical heritage remind us that art and politics are inextricably linked. The challenges with which society is confronted in the USA are complex and ask artists and citizens alike to raise their voice.