Bruce Springsteen Says He’s a ‘Patriot’ for Standing Up to Trump: ‘I Believe in Critical Patriotism’

Rock icon Bruce Springsteen is redefining patriotism. According to Variety, during his recent PBS special 'Finding America in Song,' Springsteen argues that being a true patriot means confronting the country's flaws and pushing for improvement. He calls this 'critical patriotism' — the idea that genuine love of country requires holding it accountable, not just celebrating it.

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