Musicians Union Stands With Bruce Springsteen in ‘Complete Solidarity’ Against Trump
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"We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States," union presidents say
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No Surrender Musicians Union Stands With Bruce Springsteen in ‘Complete Solidarity’ Against Trump "We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States," union presidents say By Kory Grow Kory Grow Contact Kory Grow on X View all posts by Kory Grow April 2, 2026 The presidents of two chapters of the musicians union , the American Federation of Musicians, have issued a statement in support of Bruce Springsteen against criticism from President Donald Trump . Springsteen has long been critical of Trump and his policies. Earlier on Thursday, Trump issued a lengthy Truth Social post calling Springsteen a “bad, and very boring singer,” among other insults and asked his MAGA followers to boycott the artist. Dan Point is the president of the AFM’s Local 802, based in Manhattan, while Marc Sazer is the president of Local 47, in Los Angeles. Springsteen is a union member of Locals 47 and 399 (in Asbury Park, NJ). “We can not remain silent as one of our most celebrated members is singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States,” Point and Sazer said. “Bruce Springsteen is not just a brilliant musician, he is a voice for working people, a symbol of American resilience, and an inspiration to millions in this country and around the world. “From Nebraska to Born to Run , his music has spoken truth to power for decades, and that is exactly what he is doing now,” they continued. “Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in complete solidarity with Bruce and every member who uses their platform to speak their conscience. Local 802 and Local 47 will always defend that right.” In response, a rep for the White House tells Rolling Stone , “We refer you to the President’s TRUTH.” Trump posted his comments two days after Springsteen kicked off a tour he promised would be “political.” At the opening night of the tour, in Minnesota, Springsteen pleaded for h...
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