POTUS Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen on Truth Social after the music icon denounced his presidency during a concert in Manchester, England.
Speaking to a packed European audience, Springsteen accused Trump of leading a “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration” and urged fans to stand up against authoritarianism and defend democratic values.
In response, Trump dismissed Springsteen as “highly overrated” and slammed both his music and political views. “Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics,” Trump wrote. “Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden.” He continued, “This dried out ‘prune’ of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country.”
Springsteen, a longtime political activist, has endorsed Democratic candidates including Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. On tour, he emphasized that civic engagement remains the final safeguard for democracy: “The last check on power after the checks and balances have failed, are the people,” he told the audience.
Trump’s outburst follows a similar dig at Taylor Swift, who endorsed Harris during the 2024 campaign. On Truth Social, Trump posted: “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” The comment was part of an ongoing pattern of Trump targeting celebrities who oppose him publicly.
While president Trump continues to clash with high-profile entertainers, both Springsteen and Swift remain among the most influential figures in their respective fields, using their platforms to advocate for political change.
