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Springsteen Endorses El-Sayed for Michigan Senate, Criticizes Trump
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In Short: Bruce Springsteen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Senate, criticizing Trump's leadership.
Bruce Springsteen, the legendary rock star, endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for Michigan Senate on Monday, November 2, just one day before the midterm elections. Springsteen, known for his political activism, wrote on X, 'Dr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution.'
Springsteen, who has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration, praised El-Sayed's commitment to the Constitution and his fight against what he called 'corrupt, lawless, and anti-American leadership currently in the White House.' Springsteen has been a longtime friend of former President Barack Obama, who has also been campaigning for El-Sayed.
Springsteen's endorsement comes at a critical time in the Michigan Senate race, where El-Sayed is competing against Republican Mike Rogers. The race has been closely watched, with Springsteen rarely endorsing candidates for office unless they are running for President.
Springsteen told Rolling Stone, 'I do what I want to do,' referring to his decision to use his recent Land of Hopes & Dreams tour as a political statement. He added, 'This was the show I wanted to make, the story I wanted to tell.'
The endorsement comes amid an unusual political split in Michigan, where Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens recently endorsed Rogers instead of El-Sayed, her former primary opponent. Stevens announced her endorsement in a video over the weekend, citing a falling-out over Israel.
Michigan Democratic Party chairman Curtis Hertel announced on X that Stevens 'is not a current member of the Michigan Democratic Party, nor will she be in the future.' Hertel's statement underscores the deep divisions within the Democratic Party over the endorsement.
Springsteen's full-throated endorsement has the potential to turn up the volume in an already deafening election cycle, according to Deadline. With Election Day drawing nearer, the race between El-Sayed and Rogers remains tight.
What this adds
Springsteen's endorsement comes amid ongoing controversy over El-Sayed's past statements, including Hasan Piker's claim that 'America deserved 9/11' and El-Sayed's downplaying of a recent attack on Michigan's largest synagogue.
What's confirmed
- “Dr. El-Sayed is a fighter for our American Constitution,” Springsteen wrote.
- “I do what I want to do,” Springsteen — who’s topped the Billboard 200 11 times over the course of his career — told Rolling Stone of using his recent Land of Hopes & Dreams trek as a political statement.
- Abdul El-Sayed for the seat as Election Day draws nearer.
- Bruce Springsteen is throwing his support behind Abdul El-Sayed, who’s running as the Democratic candidate in the race to be Michigan’s senator.
- (Detroit, Michigan) – Rock legend Bruce Springsteen has endorsed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, adding his support to one of the country’s closely watched congressional races just one day before the November 3 midterm elections.
What's still developing
- After calling Trump and his cruel crew a “reckless and treasonous administration” over the spring and summer on tour, the 77-year old Springsteen appeared with sometimes bandmate Tom Morello last month at the protest-packed Power to the People festival i n Columbia, MD.
- “That’s why I’m in his corner 100%.” A vocal critic of Trump and his authoritarian policies onstage, in song and with his high profile, Springsteen rarely gets this direct for an office seeker if they aren’t running for President.
- — TalkRadio 77 WABC (@77WABCradio) November 2, 2026 Springsteen, best known for songs including Born in the U.S.A.