Bruce Springsteen Performs at Harris/Walz Rally, Says Trump Is ‘Running to Be an American Tyrant’
Bruce Springsteen supported Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris at a rally on Thursday night (Oct. 24) in Clarkston, Georgia, performing three songs and standing in stark opposition to Harris’ opponent, Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump.
“I’m Bruce Springsteen and I am here today to support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for president and vice president of the United States and to oppose Donald Trump and JD Vance,” Springsteen said to wild applause as he began his remarks in James Hallford Stadium outside Atlanta.
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The music superstar played a trio of songs for the 20,000-person crowd: “The Promised Land,” “Land of Hope and Dreams” and “Dancing in the Dark,” which peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984 and marks the highest-charting song of his career.
“I want a president who reveres the Constitution,” Springsteen added in his remarks. “Who does not threaten but wants to protect and guide our great democracy. Who believes in the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power. Who will fight for a woman’s right to choose. And who wants to create a middle-class economy that will serve all our citizens. There is only one candidate in this election who holds those principles dear: Kamala Harris.
“She’s running to be the 47th president of the United States,” he continued. “Donald Trump is running to be an American tyrant. He does not understand the country, its history or what it means to be deeply American. And that’s why November 5th I’m casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I urge all of you who believe in the American way to join me.”
After Springsteen’s mini-concert and speech, he was followed by addresses from former President Barack Obama — who was introduced earlier this week at a Detroit rally by Eminem — and then Vice President Harris.
Watch Springsteen’s speech and performances below:
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