Trump and Springsteen Clash During Concert Tour
Bruce Springsteen critiques Trump during his European tour, prompting a fierce response from the former president on social media.
Overview
During his Manchester concert, Bruce Springsteen condemned the Trump administration as 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,' urging listeners to stand for democracy. Trump retaliated on Truth Social, labeling Springsteen 'highly overrated' and criticizing him for speaking poorly of a U.S. president from abroad. Trump further mocked Springsteen’s appearance and called him a 'jerk,' raising tensions between the two as Springsteen's tour extends across Europe.
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Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration for persecuting people for exercising free speech, abandoning the poor, rolling back civil rights legislation, and siding with dictators against those fighting for freedom[1].
Donald Trump responded by labeling Springsteen 'highly overrated,' criticizing him for speaking poorly of a U.S. president from abroad, and mocking his appearance, calling him a 'jerk'[2].
While there is no detailed history of previous public conflicts, Springsteen's recent criticism of Trump during his tour suggests a strong political stance, though it is not specified if there were previous exchanges[1][2].
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