"So as we gather tonight in this beautiful display of love and care and thoughtfulness and community; if you believe in democracy, in liberty; if you believe that truth still matters, and that it's worth speaking out, and it's worth fighting for; if you believe in the power of the law and that no one stands above it; if you stand against heavily armed masked federal troops invading American cities,"
"Bruce Springsteen delivered a forceful rebuke of the "Gestapo tactics against our fellow citizens" that he said are on display in Minneapolis and other cities across America at the direction of Donald Trump, during a surprise appearance at the Light of Day festival in Red Bank, New Jersey, on Saturday night. In a speech introducing a performance of "The Promised Land," Springsteen said,"
Federal actions in Minneapolis and other cities are described as 'Gestapo tactics' directed by Donald Trump, framed as a forceful rebuke of those measures. The United States' ideals and values are said to be tested as never before, with democracy, liberty, truth, and the rule of law portrayed as endangered. Citizens are urged to send a message to the president, oppose heavily armed masked federal troops invading American cities, insist that no one stands above the law, and demand ICE leave Minneapolis. The right to protest without fear of being murdered is affirmed. A performance of 'The Promised Land' is dedicated to Renee Good, a mother of three and American citizen.
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