Key Points Summary — Trump Slams Springsteen
- Trump called Bruce Springsteen “overrated” and a “jerk” on Truth Social
- Springsteen slammed Trump as corrupt and treasonous during UK concert
- Trump said Springsteen should keep his mouth shut while abroad
- Springsteen accused Trump of authoritarianism and anti-democracy views
- The rocker endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the last election
- Trump mocked Springsteen’s support for “Crooked Joe” and called him “dumb as a rock”
- The feud reignites culture war ahead of the 2025 presidential race
Trump Explodes on Truth Social
Donald Trump didn’t hold back.
On Friday, the former president took to Truth Social to obliterate Bruce Springsteen, calling the rock legend “highly overrated,” “a pushy jerk,” and “not a talented guy.”
His rant came just two days after Springsteen torched Trump’s administration during a concert in Manchester, England.
Springsteen Lights Up UK Crowd
From the stage, Springsteen called Trump’s administration “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous.”
He told the cheering British audience that “the America I love… is currently in the hands of a corrupt administration.”
Calling for resistance, he urged fans to “rise with us” and “let freedom ring” against what he labeled authoritarian rule.
Trump Rips Springsteen as a “Prune”
Trump responded with trademark fire, saying Springsteen “ought to keep his mouth shut until he gets back into the country.”
He called the singer a “dried out prune” with “atrophied skin” and blasted him for blindly supporting “Crooked Joe Biden.”
The post accused Springsteen of being too “dumb” to realize what’s happening in America — or worse, willfully ignoring it.
Old Grudge, New Stage
This isn’t their first clash.
Springsteen has long opposed Trump, calling him “the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime” in a 2024 campaign video.
That video backed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, both of whom lost to Trump in last year’s election.
Rocker Turned Activist
Springsteen didn’t stop with words.
He joined the Harris campaign for a concert tour through battleground states in the final weeks of the 2024 race.
Trump’s team mocked the events as “celebrity distractions.”
Trump Doubles Down on Insults
The feud escalated Friday with Trump’s latest insults.
He ridiculed Springsteen’s looks, intelligence, and politics. He said Springsteen “never had talent” and only gained fame through liberal press hype.
Trump also accused the rocker of disrespecting the presidency while standing on foreign soil.
Battle Lines Drawn for 2025
With the next election looming, the Trump-Springsteen feud represents more than personal insults.
It’s a battle between two visions of America — one shouted from the campaign trail, the other sung from stadium stages.
As Springsteen continues his “Land of Hopes and Dreams” tour across Europe, Trump is rallying supporters for another White House run.
Both refuse to back down. And this culture war? It’s just getting started.
