Rock legend Bruce Springsteen used a concert in Washington, DC, to publicly condemn President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of transforming the United States into an "untrustworthy, rogue nation." The musician also announced plans to organise a large protest festival in October, ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The remarks mark one of Springsteen's most direct political interventions to date, reflecting broader cultural opposition to the Trump administration.