Bruce Springsteen opens post-election concert with ‘fighting prayer’ for the US

Bruce Springsteen has opened his concert with a song he described as a “fighting prayer” for the US after the election.

The American rocker previously endorsed Kamala Harris for president and called Donald Trump “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime” in a video posted on social media.

In the video, Springsteen also said that Trump’s “disregard for the sanctity of our Constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power” should disqualify him from the presidency.

After the election results, Springsteen appeared in Toronto, Canada, where he opened the concert with the words, “This is a battle prayer for my country,” before performing his 2007 song Long Walk Home, according to videos posted on social media circulate.

The song, from his Magic album, features themes of women and freedom. His second song was 2001’s Land Of Hope And Dreams, often described as a celebration of America.

Springsteen apologized for being more than an hour late to the stage, citing “plane problems,” adding, “We had to sit on our butts for hours and wait for the next one.”

It came after TV presenter Jay Leno described the election as “fair” and “fair” during an appearance on US show The Talk.

“Okay, I wasn’t a fan, but that’s okay,” he said. “There was no cheating. Everyone said it was fair. It’s a great day for democracy.”

Many famous faces were left despondent by the election results, including actress and singer Ariana Grande and Oscar-winning musician Billie Eilish.

“I hold the hands of everyone who feels the immeasurable weight of the outcome today,” Grande wrote on her Instagram Story.

While Eilish said: “It’s a war on women” after strongly backing Ms Harris for president.

Reflecting on the significance of a woman of color making a bid for the White House, rapper and singer Cardi B said she was “so proud” of Ms. Harris despite her loss.

While Freaky Friday actress Jamie Lee Curtis said the public needs to “wake up and fight”.

The Oscar winner said on social media: “So the results are in. Many will celebrate their victory and possibly even gloat.

“Many will be stunned and saddened by the terrible feelings of loss.

“That’s the same outcome no matter who wins, because that’s what America and democracy look like. Always looked like this.”

Among those congratulating Trump was Amazon executive chairman Jeff Bezos, who said he wished the president “every success as he leads and unites the America we all love.”

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The result marked an extraordinary comeback for Mr. Trump, who has been convicted of misdemeanor assault and survived two assassination attempts.

He also sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol when he refused to accept defeat four years ago.

Ms Harris, the first female vice president in US history, called on him to quit the race and congratulated him after the election results.