Bruce Springsteen: Rock Legend uses Milan Concert to Rail Against Trump [[3]]
Milan, Italy – Bruce Springsteen delivered a politically charged performance in Milan last night, directly criticizing Donald Trump and urging fans to fight against authoritarianism. The concert, the first of two scheduled at San Siro stadium, saw Springsteen, 75, in a rare appearance in a shirt, tie, and vest, dedicating songs and making direct statements against the former US President [[3]].
Springsteen has a long history of political engagement, dating back to his criticism of Ronald reagan. He explicitly targeted Trump during the concert, performing “Rainmaker” – a song originally conceived during the George W. Bush governance – and dedicating it to the “dear American leader” with pointed lyrics displayed as subtitles [[3]].He described the current US government as “corrupt, incompetent and infido,” and called on the audience of 58,000 to “make his voice heard against authoritarianism” [[3]].
Notably, the concert was attended by Elly Schlein, the secretary of the Italian Democratic Party, and her partner Paola, a rare public appearance for the couple [[3]].
Despite the political messaging, the concert remained firmly rooted in Springsteen’s signature rock and roll sound. The E Street Band delivered a powerful performance, and Springsteen himself appeared in good form, a marked betterment from his 2022 show in Ferrara. He emphasized the importance of unity and shared values in the face of authoritarianism, stating, “It is in the union of people around the values โโthat the difference between democracy and authoritarian is the difference”