The Boss Sets Internet On Fire

Brian Teepell/USPA 24 News - The Boss Unleashes Powerful Protest Anthem "Streets of Minneapolis" with Official Video, Merging Riveting Protest Footage with Unsettling Visuals of ICE and Federal Agents, Triggering Widespread Social Media Buzz.

The song pays tribute to Minneapolis residents, immigrant neighbors, and to the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose deaths heightened national scrutiny.

The title deliberately references Streets of Philadelphia, linking past social commentary to present unrest while Springsteen again employs straightforward storytelling to confront injustice.

The release demonstrates how musicians remain responsive to breaking events, utilizing art to convey grief, challenge policy, and demand accountability in public life. Reactions have been swift across both music and political circles nationwide.

Bruce Springsteen has formally drawn a line in the sand. In a "shattering" 42-second broadcast that left the entire nation stunned, global rock icon Bruce Springsteen abandoned his trademark restraint to deliver a raw, unscripted rebuke on the President of the United States following the midnight rollout of the highly contentious "Born-In-America Act." "He is draining America’s soul," the Boss proclaimed.

Springsteen delivered a searing verdict, staring straight into a television camera for "42 seconds of pure fire." He abandoned decades of understated dignity, explicitly denouncing the American president as a "vicious old bast@%d" who is "wringing the Constitution dry."

The White House reacted strongly to the release of Bruce Springsteen's new song, which criticizes the Trump administration's handling of protests in Minneapolis. The song, titled "Streets of Minneapolis," was released on Wednesday and pays tribute to VA nurse Alex Pretti and unarmed mother Renee Good, both 37, who the singer claims were killed by federal agents this month. The release garnered attention in Washington, as the artist, known for his political themes, used music to address the situation. The song quickly spread online and sparked debate among listeners.

Kudos to Bruce Springsteen for his outstanding achievement. The song "Streets of Minneapolis" has made history by reaching number one in 19 countries and now claiming the top spot on the Worldwide iTunes Song Chart as of January 30, 2026. Its powerful message is resonating globally, with the lyric video trending number one on YouTube in the US and garnering over 3 million views worldwide in just one day.