Springsteen lets Berlin stadium shake - Trump in criticism!

Springsteen lets Berlin stadium shake - Trump in criticism!

During his excited appearance in the Berlin Olympic Stadium on June 11, 2025, Bruce Springsteen has suffered sharp criticism of US President Donald Trump. In front of almost 68,000 enthusiastic fans, the musician took the opportunity to draw attention to the continuing protests in Los Angeles, which are directed against the controversial asylum policy of the Trump administration. Springsteen pointed out that the American military was used on the streets due to "untruth about a foreign invasion", which not only violates the views of the California governor Gavin Newsom, but also reflects the mood of the citizens.

Springsteen as "corrupt, incompetent and lying" and referred to the abuse of the immigration authority ICE, which are criticized. In order to underline his message, he also spoke about the basic principles of democracy to which the Checks and Balances system belongs. His statements are not new; The musician has already described Trump as a "UNFIT President" and leader of a "Rogue Government" at previous concerts in Europe. Trump reacted to these comments by describing Springsteen as an "intrusive, obstinate idiot".

A call to democracy

During the concert that took place in a historical place that was not only built for the 1936 Olympics, but also awakened memories of the Nazi past, Springsteen used the platform to encourage his fans to work for democracy and against authoritarianism. He confidently expressed that, despite its mistakes, America would be a "great country" and would survive this difficult moment, with once again emphasizing the hope of a positive turn in American politics.

Finally, Springsteen sang the moving song "Chimes of Freedom", which was not only a personal highlight of the concert, but also symbolized the connection to the history of Berlin. This connection is not new; Already in 1988 he appeared as one of the first western musicians in East Germany and spoke in this context about freedom. Experts indicate a certain continuity of his message, which contributed to the protest movement and the fall of the Berlin Wall in earlier times.

past and present

The concert in Berlin represents another significant moment in a long series of appearances that Springsteen gave in Germany. Last year, on July 5, 2024, he gave a concert in Hanover that is the only summer concert of summer. With around 45,000 fans in the stadium, he presented a breathtaking show that included 30 songs from his 50-year career.

Springsteen, who often characterizes himself through long solos and little announcements during his concerts, impressed the audience with hits like "Born in the USA" and "Dancing in the Dark". The sound in the interior of the stadium was described as perfect and after the performance the musician took the time to distribute autographs to his loyal fans. The more time flies, the clearer that Springsteen remains a real ambassador of freedom and hope, both in music and in politics.