Donald Trump calls legendary rock star dumb as a rock

Published: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:12 pm

Trump Slams Springsteen After European Tour Criticism

In a fiery exchange that's making headlines, President Donald Trump has lashed out at rock icon Bruce Springsteen following Springsteen's critical remarks about a potential second Trump presidency during his European tour. The feud, played out on social media, highlights the ongoing political divide and the role of celebrities in voicing their opinions.

Springsteen, kicking off his "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, didn't mince words. He labeled a potential Trump administration as "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous," urging audiences to "rise up" against authoritarianism. He also dedicated his song "The Rainmaker" to Trump, referring to him as "Dear Leader."

Trump, currently on a Middle East visit, responded swiftly on Truth Social. He criticized Springsteen for speaking negatively about the U.S. President while abroad, stating he "never liked Springsteen or his Radical Left Politics." Trump went on to call Springsteen "not a talented guy" and a "pushy, obnoxious JERK," even seemingly hinting at potential repercussions for Springsteen upon his return to the United States. The President also made disparaging remarks about Springsteen's appearance, calling him "dumb as a rock" and a "dried out prune."

Springsteen, who supported Kamala Harris in Philadelphia last October and fervently backed Joe Biden, has yet to publicly respond to Trump's comments. He is scheduled to perform again in Manchester on Saturday. During his Wednesday performance, Springsteen evoked James Baldwin, expressing hope for an American future beyond Trump.

BNN's Perspective: This exchange underscores the deeply polarized political climate. While Trump's response is characteristically aggressive, it also highlights the power of celebrity endorsements and the potential for political figures to react strongly to criticism, even from cultural icons. It remains to be seen how this public spat will impact public opinion and the upcoming election cycle.

Keywords: Donald Trump, Bruce Springsteen, political feud, Truth Social, European tour, Manchester, authoritarianism, radical left, Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, James Baldwin, The Boss, music, politics, criticism, election, second presidency

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