Bruce Springsteen says he has no regrets about making politics a central part of his recent U.S. tour, despite criticism from some audience members and political opponents. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the 77-year-old singer said the Land of Hope and Dreams tour represented the story he wanted to tell and that he accepted that not everyone would agree with its message.

Springsteen said he created the show according to his own artistic direction rather than trying to satisfy every member of his audience. He acknowledged that some people were “vehement” about the political content of the performances but said he was comfortable with the reaction and had no intention of changing the material because of it.

The Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour began in March 2026 and featured Springsteen speaking openly about the state of American politics and democracy. His performances included politically charged songs and comments directed at the administration of President Donald Trump, making the tour one of his most explicitly political concert runs in recent years.

Springsteen also performed “Streets of Minneapolis,” a protest song released earlier in 2026 following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The song became part of the broader political and social message surrounding his performances.

The singer’s political statements generated a public response from Trump during the tour, with the president criticizing Springsteen and calling for a boycott of his concerts. The American Federation of Musicians subsequently defended Springsteen’s right to express his political views.

Springsteen has now said that the criticism has not changed his approach. Reflecting on his career and his current position, he described himself as being at a stage in life where he does what he wants to do, adding that he has followed that approach throughout his career.

The latest comments come as Springsteen continues releasing material connected to the tour. On September 10, 2026, the first installment of the concert film Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour (Philadelphia Freedom Cut) was released, featuring footage from the May 30 Philadelphia concert. The project is being released in four parts.

The Philadelphia performance featured songs including “Born in the U.S.A.,” “No Surrender,” “War” and “Clampdown,” alongside Springsteen’s political remarks and appearances by members of the E Street Band and guest musician Tom Morello.