Bruce Springsteen and Robert De Niro, two titans of American culture, have made headlines by announcing their intention to leave the United States in response to Donald Trump’s reelection. Their decision, driven by disillusionment with the country’s political landscape, has struck a chord with millions. For Springsteen, a storyteller of the working class, and De Niro, a vocal advocate for justice, their departure marks a poignant moment in America’s ongoing cultural reckoning.
“I’ve spent my life singing about America,” Springsteen said during a heartfelt address outside his New Jersey home. “But this election makes me feel like I’m writing a eulogy instead of a song.” He lamented the erosion of values he once held dear, describing the outcome as “a step backward for humanity.” De Niro, equally impassioned, echoed his sentiments. “This country has turned its back on reason,” he stated. “If it doesn’t want us, we’ll find somewhere that does.”
While specifics remain under wraps, insiders suggest Springsteen may settle in Ireland, a place he’s long admired, while De Niro eyes Tuscany, calling it “a sanctuary from the madness.” In a lighter moment, the pair joked about founding a commune for fellow expatriates, tentatively named “Heartbreak Hill.”
