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Springsteen's 'Born In The U.S.A.' Critiques Trump's ICE Policies

2/16/2026

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Bruce Springsteen contributed his song 'Born In The U.S.A.' to an anti-ICE video in Minneapolis calling for ICE to leave.
The video highlights the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, shot by ICE agents on January 7 and 24.
The music and footage criticize U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The Trump Administration dismissed the song as 'irrelevant,' citing its focus on law enforcement collaboration.

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Story summary

Bruce Springsteen contributed his song 'Born In The U.S.A.' to an anti-ICE video in Minneapolis calling for ICE to leave.
The video highlights the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, shot by ICE agents on January 7 and 24.
The music and footage criticize U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
The Trump Administration dismissed the song as 'irrelevant,' citing its focus on law enforcement collaboration.