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Bruce Springsteen sees ‘an American tragedy’ happening, but holds hope for a turnaround

Bruce Springsteen, arguably one of America’s greatest song writers and musicians, feels out of tune with the political present.

Bruce Springsteen, arguably one of America’s greatest song writers and musicians, feels out of tune with the political present. In an interview with the New York Times conducted in April and published Wednesday, Springsteen said at the time he was working on a set list for his Land of Hopes and Dreams tour to address America’s “current situation.” In reference to the political and socio-economic climate in the US, Springsteen called it “an American tragedy.” In recent performances, Springsteen has denounced President Donald Trump and his administration as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.”

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