Bruce Springsteen offered a 'prayer of thanks' that President Donald Trump, his administration, and attendees were unharmed during a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC. The 76-year-old rock star, a long-time critic of the Trump administration, temporarily set aside his usual stance to express gratitude for their safety during a performance in Austin, Texas.
Springsteen's Message of Unity
Springsteen emphasised that while people can disagree and fight for their beliefs, there is no place for political violence of any kind in the United States. The musician has maintained a long-running feud with Donald Trump, dating back over a decade, and has previously labelled his administration as 'corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.'
Background of the Feud
Earlier this month, Donald Trump publicly called for a boycott of Springsteen's concerts, branding the musician a 'dried up prune' suffering from 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' and criticising his 'overpriced concerts.' Despite this, Springsteen's prayer underscores a moment of unity in the face of violence.
