Bruce Springsteen Says America Has Reached a Civil War-Level of Division in Kamala Harris Endorsement

JD Knapp
Thu, October 3, 2024


While Bruce Springsteen knows his vote is no more important than any other American’s, he is also aware his platform is much more influential than most. As such, the “Born in the U.S.A.” rocker officially endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on Thursday in an impassioned Instagram video.

“Friends, fans and the press have asked me who I’m supporting in this most important of elections, and with full knowledge of my opinions, no more or less important than those of any of my fellow citizens, here’s my answer: I’m supporting Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president, and opposing Donald Trump and JD Vance,” he began.

“Here’s why: we are shortly coming upon one of the most consequential elections in our nation’s history, perhaps not since the Civil War has this great country felt as politically, spiritually and emotionally divided as it does then at this moment. It doesn’t have to be this way,” Springsteen continued. “The common values, the shared stories that make us a great and united nation, are waiting to be rediscovered and retold once again.”

“Now that will take time, hard work, intelligence, faith and women and men with the national good guiding their hearts,” he admitted. “America is the most powerful nation on earth, not just because of her overwhelming military strength or economic power, but because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in; freedom, social justice, equal opportunity, the right to be and love who you want. These are the things that make America great.”

The legendary singer then switched gears to explain why Donald Trump and JD Vance are unfit for the White House.

“Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime. His disdain for the sanctity of our Constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again,” Springsteen said. “He doesn’t understand the meaning of this country, its history or what it means to be deeply American. On the other hand, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone, regardless of class, religion, race, your political point of view or sexual identity, and will grow our economy in a way that benefits all, not just a few like me, on top. That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years now.”

“Everybody sees things different and I respect your choice as a fellow citizen. But like you, I’ve only got one vote and it’s one of the most precious possessions that I have,” he concluded. “That’s why come Nov. 5 I’ll be casting my vote — Harris and Tim Walz. Thanks for listening.”

Springsteen joins a growing list of celebrities who have spoken out ahead of the Nov. 5 election.

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Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris, Calls Trump the ‘Most Dangerous Candidate for President in My Lifetime’

Jon Blistein
Thu, October 3, 2024 

Bruce Springsteen performing at the 2024 Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey. - Credit: Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images

Bruce Springsteen delivered a powerful endorsement of Kamala Harris for president, calling Donald Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime,” and saying Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz are “committed to a vision of this country that respects and includes everyone.”

Springsteen shared his endorsement in a video on Instagram, delivering a short, uninterrupted speech from (fittingly enough) a very classic-looking diner. Along with citing Harris’ and Walz’s commitment to inclusivity regardless of “class, religion, race, your political point of view, or sexual identity,” Springsteen said, “They want to grow our economy in a way that benefits all, not just the few like me on top. That’s the vision of America I’ve been consistently writing about for 55 years.”

Along with heaping praise on Harris and Walz, Springsteen shared some harsh words for Trump. “His disdain for the sanctity of our Constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again,” Springsteen said. “He doesn’t understand the meaning of this country, its history or what it means to be deeply American.”

Springsteen called the 2024 election “one of the most consequential” in U.S. history, arguing that not since the Civil War has the country been so “politically, spiritually, and emotionally divided.”

He then stated plainly, “It doesn’t have to be this way. The common values, the shared stories that make us a great and united nation, our waiting to be rediscovered and retold once again. Now, that will take time. Hard work, intelligence, faith, and women and men with the national good guiding their hearts. America’s the most powerful nation on Earth, not just because of our overwhelming military strength or economic power — but because of what she stands for, what she means, what she believes in. Freedom, social justice, equal opportunity, the right to be in love with who you want.”

Springsteen’s endorsement of Harris and Walz should come as no surprise, as he’s been regularly endorsing (and often campaigning for) Democratic candidates for years. He endorsed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and called Trump a “moron” in a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone; in 2020 he gave his support to Joe Biden, even narrating and soundtracking a campaign ad for the future president.

Springsteen joins an ever-growing list of big names — especially musicians — who’ve given their support to Harris and Walz. Others include Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Barbra Streisand, Bon Iver, Jason Isbell, Maren Morris, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder.

Rolling Stone