Trump Comments On Bruce Springsteen
President Donald Trump has reignited his public feud with rock legend Bruce Springsteen, launching a new salvo via social media that blends ridicule with political punch. The former president posted a video Wednesday morning on X (formerly Twitter), pairing footage of himself effortlessly swinging a golf club with a clip of Springsteen stumbling on stage during a 2023 performance. It was a moment of digital showmanship—a jab meant to underscore Trump’s vitality while mocking the rock star’s misstep.
The snarky post marks the latest round in what’s become a very public clash between two towering, ideologically opposed figures in American culture. Though Trump and Springsteen have long traveled separate ideological roads, their animosity has recently escalated into open confrontation.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 21, 2025
Springsteen lit the latest match during the opening night of his Land of Hopes and Dreams tour in the United Kingdom. From the stage, he delivered a pointed and impassioned critique of the Trump administration, referring to it as “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous.”
He framed his performance as a resistance call, urging fans to “raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring.” In true Springsteen fashion, the speech was wrapped in patriotism, invoking the best ideals of the American experiment—freedom, justice, and pluralism.
But Trump didn’t let that go unanswered.
He fired back, calling Springsteen a “dried out prune of a rocker” and chastising him for speaking against the U.S. while overseas. The implication: Springsteen had violated an unspoken code by criticizing American leadership on foreign soil. Trump warned cryptically that things might not go well for the artist upon his return, characterizing his remarks as both unpatriotic and out of touch.
Trump didn’t stop at insults. Earlier in the week, he called for a “major investigation” into Springsteen and other performers who participated in Kamala Harris’ campaign rallies. He accused them of disguising paid political endorsements as entertainment—a charge that, if substantiated, could carry campaign finance implications.
According to Trump, these musicians were part of a broader attempt to prop up an unpopular candidate through flashy concerts, sidestepping election law in the process.
Springsteen’s politics have never been subtle. A vocal Democrat, he’s campaigned for both Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and even co-hosted a podcast with Obama. His concerts frequently feature commentary on American society, inequality, and civil rights. But critics argue that turning a rock concert into a political rally—especially abroad—crosses a line between advocacy and opportunism.