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Bruce Springsteen says Trump is ‘unfit’ and ‘incompetent’ in remarks during UK show
- Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump as corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous during a May 14, 2025 concert in Manchester, England.
- Springsteen's remarks came amid rising tensions after Trump insulted him and Taylor Swift on his Truth Social platform following his May 2025 Middle East trip.
- During his 'Land of Hope & Dreams' tour, Springsteen urged fans to oppose authoritarianism and warned that America’s 250-year legacy of liberty is at risk.
- Trump, 78, called Springsteen a 'highly overrated' and 'pushy, obnoxious jerk,' while declaring Swift 'no longer HOT' after his previous public feud with her.
- The exchange highlights ongoing political and cultural clashes between Trump and outspoken liberal figures like Springsteen and Swift, underscoring deep divisions in America.
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How Bruce Springsteen Gave Us a Roadmap for Surviving Trump
Bruce Springsteen performs before the arrival of Vice President Kamala Harris during a presidential campaign rally at the James R. Hallford Stadium on October 24, 2024 in Clarkston, Georgia. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)A DAY AFTER DONALD TRUMP called Bruce Springsteen a “pushy, obnoxious JERK” who “ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT,” I found myself in Manchester, England, for one of the opening shows of Springsteen’s “Land of Hopes and Dreams” …
"The Boss" began his European tour by accusing Donald Trump of leading a "corrupt, incompetent and perfidious administration." In return, the US president called him "destroyed rocker as a plum" and threatened to sue him for his participation in campaign events in favor of Kamala Harris.
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NBC WashingtonBruce Springsteen releases politically charged live EP from U.K. show, fueling Trump feud
Bruce Springsteen released a six-song live EP on Tuesday from his recent Manchester, England, concert, which doubled as a fiery political broadside against President Donald Trump. The “Land of Hopes and Dreams” EP, recorded during Springsteen’s May 14 performance at Co-op Live, captures both music and Springsteen’s political message. The EP features extended on-stage speeches in which the rock icon accuses Trump — without naming him — of leading…
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