White House Responds to Bruce Springsteen's Protest Song with Evasion, Ignoring Reality.
The White House dismissed the protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" by Bruce Springsteen as "random" and "irrelevant", claiming the Trump administration is focused on working with Democrats to remove dangerous aliens from communities, rather than addressing human rights concerns. In a statement, Abigail Jackson, the White House spokeswoman, criticized the song's lyrics, calling them inaccurate information.
Springsteen wrote the song in response to the state terror being visited on Minneapolis, particularly the killing of two U.S. citizens by ICE agents. The song condemning lies spread by Trump henchmen like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem is seen as an attempt to shed light on the atrocities committed by ICE.
However, Springsteen's words are starkly at odds with Jackson's claims. While some Democrats have refused to work with the administration on immigration issues, it appears that the White House is actively seeking common ground. Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have called for the removal of Noem, whose department oversees ICE.
The Trump administration's efforts to avoid another government shutdown by working with Democrats has led many to question their commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Meanwhile, a growing list of protest songs is emerging, including those by NOFX, My Morning Jacket, Billy Bragg, and others, which are addressing the very same issues that Springsteen's song brings attention to.
As millions of views on YouTube continue to pour in for "Streets of Minneapolis", it becomes clear that the White House's response will only fuel more outrage and mobilization. The issue is far from "random" or "irrelevant", and it's time for those in power to take action rather than dismissing the voices of the marginalized and the silenced.
The White House dismissed the protest song "Streets of Minneapolis" by Bruce Springsteen as "random" and "irrelevant", claiming the Trump administration is focused on working with Democrats to remove dangerous aliens from communities, rather than addressing human rights concerns. In a statement, Abigail Jackson, the White House spokeswoman, criticized the song's lyrics, calling them inaccurate information.
Springsteen wrote the song in response to the state terror being visited on Minneapolis, particularly the killing of two U.S. citizens by ICE agents. The song condemning lies spread by Trump henchmen like Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem is seen as an attempt to shed light on the atrocities committed by ICE.
However, Springsteen's words are starkly at odds with Jackson's claims. While some Democrats have refused to work with the administration on immigration issues, it appears that the White House is actively seeking common ground. Republican senators, including Thom Tillis and Lisa Murkowski, have called for the removal of Noem, whose department oversees ICE.
The Trump administration's efforts to avoid another government shutdown by working with Democrats has led many to question their commitment to human rights and the rule of law. Meanwhile, a growing list of protest songs is emerging, including those by NOFX, My Morning Jacket, Billy Bragg, and others, which are addressing the very same issues that Springsteen's song brings attention to.
As millions of views on YouTube continue to pour in for "Streets of Minneapolis", it becomes clear that the White House's response will only fuel more outrage and mobilization. The issue is far from "random" or "irrelevant", and it's time for those in power to take action rather than dismissing the voices of the marginalized and the silenced.