Summary
Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump's immigration policies during a concert in New Jersey, calling for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to leave Minneapolis. He dedicated a song to Renee Nicole Good, a woman who was shot by an ICE officer, and expressed support for the city's mayor. The concert and comments followed increased federal presence in Minneapolis amid protests.
Key Facts
- Bruce Springsteen held a surprise 75-minute performance in New Jersey and criticized the Trump administration's immigration policies.
- He dedicated a song to Renee Nicole Good, an American citizen fatally shot by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
- Springsteen called for ICE agents to leave Minneapolis, echoing the sentiments of the city's Mayor Jacob Frey.
- President Trump previously criticized Springsteen's political statements made during a European tour.
- There have been daily protests in Minneapolis against the federal presence, with thousands of officers sent to the city.
- Minnesota's Governor mobilized the National Guard but did not deploy units on the streets.
- Other performers at the concert also made political statements, highlighting concerns about current events.
