Bruce Springsteen delivered a robust endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,” and saying Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz are “committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone.”
Springsteen shared his endorsement in a video on Instagram, delivering a brief, uninterrupted speech from (fittingly sufficient) a really basic trying diner. Along with citing Harris’ and Walz’s dedication to inclusivity no matter “class, religion, race, your political point of view, or sexual identity,” Springsteen stated, “They want to grow our economy in a way that benefits all, not just the few like me on top. That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”
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Along with heaping reward on Harris and Walz, Springsteen shared some harsh phrases for Trump. “His disdain for the sanctity of our constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again,” Springsteen stated. “He doesn’t understand the meaning of this country, its history or what it means to be deeply American.”
Springsteen known as the 2024 election “one of the most consequential” in U.S. historical past, arguing that not since the Civil War has the nation been so “politically, spiritually, and emotionally divided.”
He then said plainly, “It doesn’t have to be this way. The common values, the shared stories that make us a great and united nation, our waiting to be rediscovered and re-told once again. Now, that will take time. Hard work, intelligence, faith, and women and men with the national good guiding their hearts. America’s the most powerful nation on Earth, not just because of our overwhelming military strength or economic power — but because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in. Freedom, social justice, equal opportunity, the right to be in love with who you want.”
Springsteen’s endorsement of Harris and Walz ought to come as no shock, as he’s been frequently endorsing (and usually campaigning for) Democratic candidates for years. He endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and called Trump a “moron” in a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone; and in 2020 he gave his help to Joe Biden, even narrating and soundtracking a campaign ad for the future president.
Springsteen joins an ever-growing listing of massive names — especially musicians — who’ve given their support to Harris and Walz. Others embody Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Barbra Streisand, Bon Iver, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder.
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