Overview

• In an interview with Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Legend said that while the US remains a democracy, he sees early signs of a slide toward authoritarian governance under President Donald Trump.
• He warned that in such a system, individuals who choose to speak out or dissent would face risks to their personal safety and livelihoods.
• A longtime Democratic Party supporter, Legend performed at last year’s party convention and pledges to continue voicing opposition to policies he disagrees with.
• His performance on June 7 at Munich’s Olympiahalle will be his sole German concert on this year’s tour.
• Having focused his activism on local and state issues until now, Legend says he will address national concerns when he believes he can make an impact.