Bruce Springsteen Dedicates Performance of 'The Promised Land' to Minneapolis Woman Shot by ICE Agent
In a poignant moment at his weekend concert in Red Bank, New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen dedicated his iconic song "The Promised Land" to Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent while driving through Minneapolis. The Boss addressed the crowd before performing the song, which he had written for his 1978 album "Darkness on the Edge of Town" as a tribute to American possibility.
Springsteen spoke out against the current state of the country, saying that its values are being tested like never before in modern times due to immigration crackdowns and mass deportations ordered by the Trump administration. He called on those who believe in democracy, liberty, and the power of the law to speak out and fight for their rights.
The singer's dedication was a powerful statement in response to Good's tragic death, which has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The ICE agent involved in her shooting claimed he acted in self-defense after Good allegedly tried to run over him with her car; however, eyewitnesses and video footage contradict this account, suggesting she was trying to drive away from the agents.
Springsteen quoted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who has called for ICE to leave the city. The singer responded by saying "As the mayor of that city has said, 'ICE should get out of Minneapolis'". His words were seen as a strong statement in support of Good's family and a call to action against what he perceives as unjust actions by the Trump administration.
The Trump administration responded to Springsteen's comments, with a spokesperson telling the New York Times that no one was concerned about the singer's "bad political opinions". The spokesperson claimed that those who believe in the power of the law should understand that deporting criminal aliens is necessary and that federal officers have a right to act in self-defense if an individual uses their car as a deadly weapon. However, Springsteen's dedication to Good's memory serves as a powerful rebuke to such views.
In a poignant moment at his weekend concert in Red Bank, New Jersey, Bruce Springsteen dedicated his iconic song "The Promised Land" to Renee Nicole Good, the 37-year-old mother of three who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent while driving through Minneapolis. The Boss addressed the crowd before performing the song, which he had written for his 1978 album "Darkness on the Edge of Town" as a tribute to American possibility.
Springsteen spoke out against the current state of the country, saying that its values are being tested like never before in modern times due to immigration crackdowns and mass deportations ordered by the Trump administration. He called on those who believe in democracy, liberty, and the power of the law to speak out and fight for their rights.
The singer's dedication was a powerful statement in response to Good's tragic death, which has sparked widespread outrage and protests across the country. The ICE agent involved in her shooting claimed he acted in self-defense after Good allegedly tried to run over him with her car; however, eyewitnesses and video footage contradict this account, suggesting she was trying to drive away from the agents.
Springsteen quoted Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, who has called for ICE to leave the city. The singer responded by saying "As the mayor of that city has said, 'ICE should get out of Minneapolis'". His words were seen as a strong statement in support of Good's family and a call to action against what he perceives as unjust actions by the Trump administration.
The Trump administration responded to Springsteen's comments, with a spokesperson telling the New York Times that no one was concerned about the singer's "bad political opinions". The spokesperson claimed that those who believe in the power of the law should understand that deporting criminal aliens is necessary and that federal officers have a right to act in self-defense if an individual uses their car as a deadly weapon. However, Springsteen's dedication to Good's memory serves as a powerful rebuke to such views.
, it's like, can't we all just live together? I mean, ICE is supposed to be helping people not hurting them! Renee Nicole Good was just driving home from work, minding her own bizness, and next thing she's getting shot by some dude in a bad suit. It's like, what are we even doing as a country? 
Springsteen said it best, though - if you believe in democracy and freedom, then speak out! We need more people standing up against this kinda stuff. The whole "self-defense" thing don't add up, btw. ICE agents are trained to do their jobs, not shoot people who don't even pose a threat 
. Let's get some common sense back in this country and make sure our leaders remember that everyone deserves respect and safety. 
, her family deserves so much justice and peace of mind. It's crazy how one wrong move can lead to a life being cut short in this country 
. The fact that an ICE agent thought it was okay to shoot someone just because they were driving away is just insane 
. Bruce Springsteen spoke truth when he said we gotta stand up for our rights and fight for what's right 
. This whole thing is a huge problem with the current state of America 
. We need change, like Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said "ICE should get out of Minneapolis" 
. I'm all for people speaking out against injustice and it takes courage to do so 
like what can even be said about this? this is getting real serious and i'm not mad about it 
he's speaking truth to power and saying no to the trump admin's cruel policies 
we need more artists like bruce using their platform for change 
we need more people like him who aren't afraid to speak out against injustice & stand up for the rights of marginalized communities 
bruce springsteen is right, the values we're living in today are being tested & it's time for us to stand up for what's right 
we need more people like bruce springsteen who are willing to speak out & fight for what's right 
and to all the politicians out there, especially the trump administration, listen up - your words & actions matter & you're being called out 
it's not just a song, it's a call to action for people who believe in democracy and freedom 
the format matters, folks! even if it's just a single line of text, we need to make sure our messages are concise and clear 