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At a time when people from all walks of life are concerned about the Trump administration’s interference in the midterm elections, Bruce Springsteen called on election officials to reject any directives that undermine free and fair elections and to once again publicly support Democratic and leftist candidates.
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Agence France-Presse reported that Springsteen, 77, said in a video posted to Instagram: “On Election Day, I want to say a few words to election officials and the representatives of our government. You have sworn an oath to preserve, protect and defend our Constitution.”
He said, “This represents your duty to ensure that our votes are counted securely. You, on our behalf, should not agree to any directive that diminishes our constitutional right to a free and fair election.”
Springsteen, wearing a tan flannel shirt, said: “Our votes are our voices, and it’s up to you to make sure our voices are heard.”
Trump’s Republican Party faces serious challenges in maintaining control over Congress. He has repeatedly questioned the integrity of US elections and urged Republicans to bring voting matters in at least 15 places under the jurisdiction of the federal government.
The White House said it is working to maintain election security and that many worrying scenarios remain hypothetical.
Springsteen, who rose to fame with songs like Born to Run and Dancing in the Dark, has been a vocal critic of Trump and has endorsed Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. In the end, He Jinli lost to Trump.
Yesterday, he expressed his support for leftist Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic candidate in the key federal Senate race in Michigan. His progressive views have aroused resentment among some party members.
Springsteen posted on social platforms
Earlier this year, Springsteen released the protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” in tribute to two Americans killed by immigration enforcement agents. At the time, immigration enforcement officials were enforcing the Trump administration’s mass deportations in the North American city. (Compiled by: Zhang Xiaowen) 1151104
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In an Instagram video, he called on election officials to oppose any government interference in voting and not to agree to directives that undermine the right to free and fair elections, stressing that they must ensure the safe counting of votes.
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Because they believe that election officials have sworn an oath to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and therefore have a solemn obligation to protect the voting system and ensure that the voices of voters are accurately counted and heard.
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In addition to long criticizing Trump, he also endorsed Harris Harris in 2024, and recently expressed his support for Michigan US Senate candidate Seder, saying he defended the Constitution and American democracy.
