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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tom Morello Mocks Trump's Crowd Sizes While Defending Bruce Springsteen
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello raged against Donald Trump on Sunday, hitting back at the president for criticizing music legend Bruce Springsteen. Newsweek has reached out to the White House seeking comment. Why It Matters Trump is a prolific social media user and many of his posts are targeted at his critics. When they or their supporters have hit back, it has often resulted in a public slanging match between the president and certain celebrities, whether across social media or in real-life arenas. Tensions between Springsteen and Trump started when the rocker denounced the administration in the opening remarks of his tour in Manchester on Wednesday night, resulting in the president lashing out in response. Tom Morello performs during the Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Tom Morello performs during the Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 25, 2025 in Boston, Boston Calling What To Know Morello unleashed a diatribe against Trump during his performance at the Boston Calling music festival over the weekend, defending Springsteen after the latter drew the president's wrath recently. The artist suggested Trump's issue with Springsteen stemmed from jealousy over the crowd size The Boss could attract, according to Rolling Stone. Earlier this month, Springsteen branded Trump an "unfit president" who was in charge of "a rogue government" that was "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous" in front of a British crowd during his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. Trump swiftly fired back with a post on Truth Social on May 16. "I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States," he began. "Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy—Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare.' Then we'll all see how it goes for him!" It wasn't long before other musicians leaped to Springsteen's defense. Neil Young said he agreed with "Bruce and thousands of musicians" that Trump was "ruining America," while Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder said Springsteen was "a true American" and urged Trump to "wake up!" Trump has called for a "major investigation" into celebrities who aided Kamala Harris' 2024 election campaign, including Bruce Springsteen, saying their appearances were potentially illegal contributions. The 75-year-old musician has previously endorsed Democratic candidates including former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and ahead of the 2024 presidential election described Trump as the "most dangerous candidate for president" in his lifetime. What People Are Saying Rage Against the Machine star Tom Morello told the Boston Calling crowd, according to Rolling Stone : "Bruce is going after Trump because Bruce, his whole life, he's been about truth, justice, democracy, equality. And Trump is mad at him because Bruce draws a bigger audience. F*** that guy." The star also showed the audience that the words "F*** ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" were emblazoned across the back of his guitar. He then went on to say the Boston gig, complete with anti-Trump rhetoric, could be "the last big event before they throw us all in jail." Bruce Springsteen, speaking at a concert: "In my country, they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. They are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands." What Happens Next Trump has not yet commented on Morello's outburst.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Democrats Can Learn From Bruce Springsteen
'The America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration,' Bruce Springsteen declared from a Manchester, U.K. stage May 14. At the kick-off show of his newly rechristened Land of Hope and Dreams Tour with the E Street Band, Springsteen framed his criticism of Donald Trump in patriotism: 'The America that I've sung to you about for 50 years is real, and regardless of its faults, is a great country with a great people. And we will survive this moment.' More from Rolling Stone Bruce Springsteen Cover Band Told Jersey Shore Gig 'Too Risky' After Real Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments Justin Baldoni Drops Taylor Swift Subpoena in Blake Lively Lawsuit Trump Posts Video of Himself Hitting Bruce Springsteen With a Golf Ball As discussed in the latest episode of Rolling Stone Music Now, Springsteen's multiple onstage speeches, punctuated with on-message songs ('Land of Hope and Dreams,' Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom') were arguably a masterclass in opposition messaging. His insistence on the existence of another, better version of the country should be instructive to many floundering Democrats — especially considering the extent to which his words captured Donald Trump's attention. To hear the whole episode, which breaks down the Trump/Springsteen war of words and much more, go here for the podcast provider of your choice, listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or just press play above. Two days after Springsteen's remarks, Trump took to Truth Social to call his critic a 'dried out prune of a rocker' whose 'skin is all atrophied' and warned him to 'KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country,' with the ominous addendum, 'then we'll all see how it goes for him!' The threats escalated at 1:34 a.m. May 19, the night before his scheduled call with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, 'HOW MUCH DID KAMALA HARRIS PAY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN FOR HIS POOR PERFORMANCE DURING HER CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT?' he wrote. 'I am going to call for a major investigation into this matter.' Trump also demanded investigations into Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and somehow even Bono — who, as Rolling Stone's Andy Greene points out in the new episode, 'played no role in the election whatsoever.' As discussed in the episode, Trump had it backwards: campaigns are actually required to pay fair market value for production costs to avoid undisclosed contributions. (When Rolling Stone asked the White House about the baseless threats this week, a spokesperson shot back, 'accountability for a class of people who act as if they're above the law may be uncomfortable for Rolling Stone, but it's refreshing to the American people.') Of course, it wasn't just Springsteen's eloquent framing of his opposition that irritated Trump — as his inclusion of Swift, Beyoncé, and Winfrey in his threats suggests, he is a creature of fame and showbiz who is exquisitely sensitive to the power of celebrity. He's won two elections, but still faces the irksome reality that pop culture is far from still fully MAGA-fied. The episode also ponders why musicians have been relatively quiet about the Trump Administration since January, suggesting a combination of an atmosphere of fear, a sense that 2017-style Resistance messaging failed, and the fact that it's still more socially acceptable for younger acts to criticize Democrats from the left than to mention Trump. Still, artists including Neil Young and Eddie Vedder have offered support for Springsteen's remarks, and MJ Lenderman covered 'Darkness on the Edge of Town' in an apparent show of solidarity. Download and subscribe to Rolling Stone's weekly podcast, Rolling Stone Music Now, hosted by Brian Hiatt, on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (or wherever you get your podcasts). Check out eight years' worth of episodes in the archive, including in-depth interviews with Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, SZA, Questlove, Halsey, Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, Brandi Carlile, Phoebe Bridgers, Rick Ross, Alicia Keys, the National, Ice Cube, Taylor Hawkins, Willow, Keith Richards, Robert Plant, Dua Lipa, Killer Mike, Julian Casablancas, Sheryl Crow, Johnny Marr, Scott Weiland, Kirk Hammett, Coco Jones, Liam Gallagher, Alice Cooper, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Costello, John Legend, Donald Fagen, Charlie Puth, Phil Collins, Justin Townes Earle, Stephen Malkmus, Sebastian Bach, Tom Petty, Eddie Van Halen, Kelly Clarkson, Pete Townshend, Bob Seger, the Zombies, and Gary Clark Jr. And look for dozens of episodes featuring genre-spanning discussions, debates, and explainers with Rolling Stone's critics and reporters. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Perth Now
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Bruce Springsteen release new live EP from Manchester with anti-Donald Trump speeches
Bruce Springsteen has released a new live EP 'Land of Hope and Dreams' featuring his anti-Donald Trump speeches. The 'Born To Run' legend has completed a three show run at the Co-Op Live arena in Manchester on May 14, 17 and 20, and now he's made four songs available digitally along with the introductions from the concerts. The listing on his official website reads: "On May 14, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band opened their Land of Hope and Dreams Tour in Manchester, England. "Highlights from that first night are now available digitally as the 'Land of Hope and Dreams' EP – including the title track, 'Long Walk Home,' 'My City of Ruins' and the band's cover of Bob Dylan's 'Chimes of Freedom.' " At one point during the concert, he described Trump's administration as "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous". He told the audience: "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!' The rocker – who has been a staunch critic of Trump – made another attack on the White House chief and his political ideology as he introduced 'City of Ruin'. He said: "There's some very weird, strange and dangerous s*** going on out there right now. In America they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now. "In America the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now. "In my country they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. "They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. "They are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands. They are removing residents off American streets and without due process of law, are deporting them to foreign detention centres and prisons. This is all happening now." Trump responded with a lengthy rant via the social media platform Truth Social. Describing The Boss as "dumb as a rock", he wrote: "This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare'. Then we'll all see how it goes for him! He added: 'Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy - Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK.'
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Music Stars Voice Support for Bruce Springsteen in Clash with Trump
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Music stars, including Neil Young and Eddie Vedder, have voiced their support for Bruce Springsteen amid his clash with President Donald Trump. Why It Matters On the opening night of his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour, Springsteen decried the Trump administration, labeling it "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous." Bruce Springsteen performs during the first night of his 'The Land of Hopes and Dreams' tour at Co-op Live on May 14, 2025, in Manchester, England. Bruce Springsteen performs during the first night of his 'The Land of Hopes and Dreams' tour at Co-op Live on May 14, 2025, in Manchester, response, the president called Springsteen "a pushy, obnoxious JERK" and a "dried-out 'prune' of a rocker" on his social media platform, Truth Social. Springsteen spoke out again after this, saying that events in America are "altering the very nature of our country's democracy" and that elected officials have "utterly failed to protect the American people from the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government." What To Know In a new blog post on the Neil Young Archives website, Young wrote, "Bruce and thousands of musicians think you are ruining America. He continued, "Taylor Swift is right. So is Bruce. You know how I feel. You are more worried about yourself than AMERICA. Wake up Trump!! Remember what the White House is?" Swift and Springsteen have both been publicly mentioned by the president in recent days. On May 16, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "Has anyone noticed that, since I said, 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'" Swift has not responded to this. She endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and has been critical of Trump in the past. Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder has also spoken out in support of Springsteen. "Part of free speech is open discussion, part of democracy is healthy public discourse. The name calling is so beneath us. Bruce has always been a true American with his values of freedom and liberty and his justice has always remained in tact," he said. The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has also endorsed Springsteen and Swift. They said they would "not remain silent" as two of their members were "attacked." They wrote that Swift and Springsteen are "role models" and "inspirations" to millions. Some other musicians have also spoken out against Trump and the current administration. In February, Jack White played the final date of his North American 'No Name' tour in Boston, where he played a version of the song "Corporation," which took aim at Trump and his close ally, Elon Musk. White sang, "I'm thinking about not being elected. Never holding a public office. Never serving one day of military service, But somehow having the authority to control parts of the US Government; Who's with me?" and "I'm thinking about not being properly vetted by the Supreme Court or Congress, Just doing whatever the hell I want because some f****** bloated a****** orange f****** gorilla whose failed at every business he's ever ran wants me to be his golf cart partner." The band Green Day has also addressed Trump. During their headline set at Coachella, they changed the lyric in "American Idiot" to "I'm not a part of a MAGA agenda," and did the same for their song "Jesus of Suburbia" where they sang, "Am I r******* or am I just J.D. Vance?" Meanwhile, 250 celebrities from multiple industries recently signed a full-page ad for Planned Parenthood in The New York Times. The ad reads "I'm for Planned Parenthood... Because I'm for freedom... because I'm for healthcare... because I'm for you and me — not the government — deciding what care we need and where we can get it." The ad has been signed by musical stars, including Harry Styles, Olivia Rodrigo, and Addison Rae. It comes after the Trump administration has intensified efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. What People Are Saying The American Federation of Musicians, in a statement shared on social media: "Whether it's Born in the USA of the Eras Tour, their music is timeless, impactful and has deep cultural meaning. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in solidarity with all our members." Neil Young, in a post on the Neil Young Archives: "You are more worried about yourself than AMERICA. Wake up Trump!! Remember what the White House is?" Bruce Springsteen, speaking at his concert: "In my country, they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. They are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands." What's Next A number of American artists, including Neil Young and Olivia Rodrigo, will perform at the Glastonbury Festival in June, where they may well address American politics.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump Calls for Investigation into Springsteen, Other Musicians Who Supported Kamala Harris
The post Trump Calls for Investigation into Springsteen, Other Musicians Who Supported Kamala Harris appeared first on Consequence. With Bruce Springsteen continuing his on-stage criticism of Donald Trump, the president is now calling for an investigation into the musician's past association with Kamala Harris. Early Monday morning, Trump announced via Truth Social the launch of a 'major investigation' looking into whether campaign appearances by Springsteen, Beyoncé, Bono, and Oprah Winfrey in support of Harris during her 2024 president run constituted as 'illegal campaign contributions.' 'Candidates aren't allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,' Trump added. 'In addition, this was a very expensive and desperate effort to artificially build up her sparse crowds. IT'S NOT LEGAL! For these unpatriotic 'entertainers,' this was just a CORRUPT & UNLAWFUL way to capitalize on a broken system.' Financial records released since the 2024 presidential campaign reveal that Harris' campaign spent a significant amount of money on rallies and events featuring celebrity endorsers like Oprah, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. However, according to The New York Times, these celebrities appeared without compensation, with the funds directed toward support staff and production costs. Springsteen has been a thorn in Trump's side since launching his 'Land of Hope and Dreams Tour' last week, his on-stage criticism the former president from the stage. Trump previously threatened to block the musician's reentry into the US. Popular Posts Trump Warns Springsteen: "He Ought to Keep His Mouth Shut Until He's Back Into the Country" New Reality TV Show That Sees immigrants Compete for US Citizenship Has Backing of Trump Administration: Report Holy Shit, You Have to See Footage from System of a Down's Concert in Brazil First Look at Nicolas Cage and Christian Bale in Madden Movie Morris, Alligator in Happy Gilmore, Dead at Over 80 Years Old Bruce Springsteen Gives Trump the Middle Finger with Another Defiant Concert Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
