Ex-Special Counsel Jack Smith sports Springsteen ‘No Kings’ shirt at ‘Power to the People Fest’

The event was held in Maryland to demonstrate the “power everyday human beings have when they come together — through music, art, community and action — to shape our country and our planet on, and beyond, Election Day.”

Published: October 4, 2026 9:10am

Updated: October 4, 2026 9:43am

Former Special Counsel Jack Smith was spotted sporting a Bruce Springsteen "No Kings" shirt at the "Power to the People Fest" on Saturday in Maryland.

Springsteen was one of the many acts at the festival.

He performed his anti-ICE protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis."

Several social media users posted selfies posing with Smith at the festival wearing the "No Kings" shirt, which Springsteen sells on his website. 

The shirt is from his recent "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour.

This marked the first public sighting of Smith since his Senate hearing on Tuesday. 

image credit: @MissusLakey on X


"Foo Fighters" lead singer Dave Grohl reportedly dedicated a song from his set to his favorite Jack, which was apparently a reference to Smith. 

The event was held in Maryland near Washington, DC to demonstrate the “power everyday human beings have when they come together — through music, art, community and action — to shape our country and our planet on, and beyond, Election Day.”

Guitarist Tom Morello from "Rage Against the Machine" organized the festival. 

“Hopefully you’ve been energized, radicalized, revolutionized, democratized and wound the f–k up," Morello said when closing out the festival. 

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