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Springsteen, Morello Ignite MSG, Demand ICE Exit, Add Philly

5/13/2026

Summary

Springsteen Condemns Trump

Bruce Springsteen performed at Madison Square Garden with Tom Morello, opening with “War.”
Bruce Springsteen performed “Born in the U.S.A.”, “Youngstown” and “American Skin (41 Shots)” backed by Tom Morello’s guitar and Steven Van Zandt’s solo.
Bruce Springsteen condemned U.S. President Donald Trump, urged “ICE out now,” and announced a final Philadelphia stop added by National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff scheduling, with a return to MSG on May 16.

Summary

Kraft Attends Concert

Patriots owner Robert Kraft and NFL commissioner Roger Goodell attended Springsteen’s May 11 concert at Madison Square Garden.
Actor Tom Hanks sang “Long Walk Home” at the show and posted the moment on social media.
Journalist Katrina vandenHeuvel posted photos on X, noting that Mets reporter Steve Gelbs said the show delayed his AJ Ewing report while guitarist Al Di Meola called it spiritual.

History

Historical Context

In August 1971 George Harrison and sitarist Ravi Shankar staged the first mega-benefit at Madison Square Garden, raising roughly $250,000 for Bangladesh refugees and proving that rock could fund humanitarian aid. That template inspired later events such as Live Aid and, on May 11 2024, Bruce Springsteen’s MSG concert with Tom Morello, which denounced Trump’s immigration policies.

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Springsteen Condemns Trump

Bruce Springsteen performed at Madison Square Garden with Tom Morello, opening with “War.”
Bruce Springsteen performed “Born in the U.S.A.”, “Youngstown” and “American Skin (41 Shots)” backed by Tom Morello’s guitar and Steven Van Zandt’s solo.
Bruce Springsteen condemned U.S. President Donald Trump, urged “ICE out now,” and announced a final Philadelphia stop added by National Basketball Association (NBA) playoff scheduling, with a return to MSG on May 16.

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