Bruce Springsteen Supports No Kings Movement Amid U.S. Turmoil

## Bruce Springsteen’s AFI Fest Appearance

On Wednesday evening, Bruce Springsteen attended the screening of *Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere* at AFI Fest in Los Angeles. To cap off the event, he delivered memorable performances of “Atlantic City” and “Land of Hope and Dreams.” During his comments, he expressed his support for the emerging No Kings movement.

### A Call for Unity

“Outside, all hell is breaking loose in the United States,” Springsteen remarked. He reflected on America’s historical role as a “beacon of liberty and democracy.” He emphasized, “For 250 years around the world, the United States stood as a symbol of hope and freedom.”

Springsteen continued by sharing his experiences over the past 50 years as a musical ambassador. “I’ve seen firsthand the love and admiration people have for America’s highest ideals,” he stated. Despite the recent turmoil, he believes that these ideals are worth defending. He dedicated his comments as “a prayer for America and for our unity and No Kings.”

### Praise for the Director

Springsteen also acknowledged the film’s director, Scott Cooper. “He did an incredible job writing and directing the picture,” Springsteen praised. “I can’t thank him enough. It’s filmed so beautifully, and he wove the stories together perfectly. I just love you a lot, Scott.”

### Future Plans for Australia

Looking ahead, Springsteen expressed a desire to return to Australia. “I’m doing my best to get down there, hopefully sometime next year,” he mentioned. He apologized to his Australian fans for not being able to visit during this tour and reassured them that a trip is in the works within the next year.

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