"In the interview, Springsteen discusses America's history of economic challenges, from the collapse of manufacturing in the 1980s to the Great Recession of the late aughts and early teens. "Those conditions are ripe for a demagogue," he said. "Those things have got to be addressed if we want to live in the America of our better angels. I still believe it's there, but it's struggling.""
"Springsteen isn't bothered by Trump's repeated threats against him - "I absolutely couldn't care less what he thinks about me" - and wishes the Senate had voted to convict after the House of Representatives put forth articles of impeachment. "He's the living personification of what the 25th Amendment and impeachment were for. If Congress had any guts, he'd be consigned to the trash heap of history.""
Bruce Springsteen expresses frustration with the Democratic Party's approach to countering Donald Trump, arguing their language and outreach fail to connect with many Americans. He calls for an effective alternative party or for Democrats to find a candidate who can speak to the majority. Springsteen traces economic grievances from manufacturing collapse in the 1980s through the Great Recession, warning those conditions enable demagogues and must be addressed to restore America's better angels. He says many voters accepted Trump's lies but also find appeal in his politics of power and dominance. Springsteen supported conviction in impeachment and dismissed Trump's personal threats.
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