Bruce Springsteen Unleashes Fury Against ICE with Minneapolis Tribute Song
In response to the state terror being perpetrated against Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen has released a scathing new song that directly targets the Trump administration's immigration policies. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of unrest and violence, as a city fights back against an occupying force - in this case, "King Trump's private army from the DHS".
The song is a direct tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two innocent immigrants who were fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Springsteen honors their memory by singing: "There were bloody footprints / Where mercy should have stood / And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets / Alex Pretti and Renee Good".
Springsteen's long history of using his music as a platform for social commentary is on full display here. Earlier this month, he condemned the administration's "Gestapo tactics" related to an increased presence of immigration officers during a concert, warning that the nation's founding principles are under attack.
The musician has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump since before his first term, describing him as a threat to democratic tradition and civil rights. In May, Springsteen called out Trump for taking "sadistic pleasure in the pain" he inflicts on American workers.
The response from Trump was predictable - a personal attack, labeling Springsteen "highly overrated", "not talented", and a "pushy, obnoxious jerk". But Springsteen remains undeterred, using his music to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced by ICE's brutal tactics.
In response to the state terror being perpetrated against Minneapolis, Bruce Springsteen has released a scathing new song that directly targets the Trump administration's immigration policies. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of unrest and violence, as a city fights back against an occupying force - in this case, "King Trump's private army from the DHS".
The song is a direct tribute to Renee Good and Alex Pretti, two innocent immigrants who were fatally shot by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis. Springsteen honors their memory by singing: "There were bloody footprints / Where mercy should have stood / And two dead left to die on snow-filled streets / Alex Pretti and Renee Good".
Springsteen's long history of using his music as a platform for social commentary is on full display here. Earlier this month, he condemned the administration's "Gestapo tactics" related to an increased presence of immigration officers during a concert, warning that the nation's founding principles are under attack.
The musician has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump since before his first term, describing him as a threat to democratic tradition and civil rights. In May, Springsteen called out Trump for taking "sadistic pleasure in the pain" he inflicts on American workers.
The response from Trump was predictable - a personal attack, labeling Springsteen "highly overrated", "not talented", and a "pushy, obnoxious jerk". But Springsteen remains undeterred, using his music to amplify the voices of those who have been silenced by ICE's brutal tactics.
The fact that people are still being killed by ICE agents and no one is held accountable is just heartbreaking 
. I'm all for Bruce Springsteen using his platform to speak out against the injustices, but can't we just have a conversation about this instead of resorting to hate? Like, let's focus on finding solutions rather than blaming people 
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and we saw this incredible sunset over the ocean that literally took my breath away 
. I mean, it was like the sky was on fire and the colors were so vibrant! We even saw a group of dolphins playing in the waves... anyway, back to Springsteen - his music is just so emotive and powerful, you know? I love how he uses his platform to speak out against injustices. And can we talk about the lyrics for this new song for a sec? "King Trump's private army" is such a great way to describe it... 
it's like he's speakin' straight to my soul. I mean, how can you blame a guy for standin' up against all this ICE stuff? It's like they're takin' away people's lives over some paperwork 
. Those two victims, Renee and Alex... their memories deserve so much more than just bein' ignored. And Springsteen's got the voice to make 'em heard loud and clear 
. I'm not surprised he's callin' out Trump and his crew - that guy's been a thorn in Springsteen's side for years, and now it's time to face the music 
. The song is like a battle cry for all the people who feel like they're bein' treated unfairly by this system. I'm feelin' hope, man... hope that maybe we can start makin' some real change if we all just speak up 
. Can someone provide me with credible sources about King Trump having a private army from DHS? Sounds like a total fabrication to me. And how come Renee Good and Alex Pretti are the only ones getting mentioned in connection with Minneapolis unrest? Where's the context? Why not other cities that have experienced similar ICE-related violence? I need more than just a musician's personal vendetta to believe this narrative.
he's really speaking truth to power and calling out trump for what he is - a total dictator 
the fact that he's using his music as a platform to honor the memory of those two innocent people who lost their lives at the hands of ICE is truly inspiring 
it just goes to show you that art can be such a powerful tool for change, especially when it comes to bringing attention to systemic injustices 
It's not just a song, it's a tribute to Renee and Alex - two innocent people who lost their lives because of ICE's overzealous policies 
. And let's be real, Trump is just gonna react with his usual shade, but I love that Springsteen isn't backing down 
. He's speaking truth to power, and we need more of that in the world right now 
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, trump might try to gaslight us but springsteen is keeping it real 
. we need more artists like him who aren't afraid to speak truth to power & use their platform to amplify marginalized voices 
Bruce Springsteen knows what he's talking about, he's been speaking truth to power for years now 
and his music has a way of getting right under your skin. I'm so done with this administration's brutal tactics 
. But can we really say that Trump's response was a low blow? I mean, he's just trying to deflect attention from the fact that his policies have been causing real harm to people like Renee and Alex 
. Still, it's on Springsteen for not backing down and keeping it real 
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It's just devastating that they had to lose their lives like that. Bruce Springsteen really needs to write a whole album about this stuff - it's like the US government is going crazy! 
And poor Trump, still trying to come at Springsteen with insults after all these years... like, dude, get over yourself 
. I do love how Springsteen is using his platform to bring attention to this issue though - he really is a hero for standing up for what's right 
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