17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bruce Springsteen in Donald Trump's crosshairs? President delivers chilling warning, says ‘We'll see how it goes for him' after his return from European tour
Donald Trump
lambasted Singer Bruce Springsteen, labelling him 'overrated' and an 'obnoxious jerk' after the rocker aired his damning opinion of the Trump led United States government while on tour. On May 14 in Manchester, England, at the Etihad Stadium Bruce Springsteen started his 2025 Europe tour. At the concert, he spoke about Donald Trump's government. He said it was 'corrupt, not good at its job, and doing things that go against the country.'
As per the reports, Springsteen said the America I love is being run by people who are corrupt, don't know what they're doing, and are hurting the country.
He asked people to 'rise against authoritarianism and let freedom ring' 'the power of art, music, and rock 'n' roll is important during dangerous times, according to the reports.
Springsteen performed 29 songs at the show. It started with 'Land of Hope and Dreams' and ended with a Bob Dylan cover, 'Chimes of Freedom', which he hadn't performed since 1988. He added a snippet of 'People Get Ready' at the end of the opening song. He performed 'Rainmaker' live for the first time ever, and dedicated it to Donald Trump, calling him 'our dear leader.'
Songs like, Death to My Hometown, Lonesome Day, My Love Will Not Let You Down, Darkness on the Edge of Town, The Promised Land, Hungry Heart, My Hometown, Youngstown', and many more.
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The additional performance songs were, Born in the U.S.A., Born to Run, Bobby Jean, Dancing in the Dark, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out, and Chimes of Freedom.
After this concert, Trump responded angrily on his social media app Truth Social on Friday. Trump called Springsteen 'highly overrated,' 'not a talented guy,' and a 'pushy, obnoxious JERK.'
Trump also said, 'This dried out 'prune' of a rocker ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country.' Trump brought up Joe Biden, calling him 'Sleepy Joe' and said Springsteen is 'dumb as a rock.'
Trump added, 'We'll all see how it goes for him,' suggesting there might be consequences when Springsteen returns to the U.S. Trump also made comments attacking Taylor Swift. The
American Federation of Musicians
released a statement defending Bruce and Taylor.
According to the reports, The American Federation of Musicians said, 'Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians, they are role models and inspirations to millions. He added. 'musicians have the right to freedom of expression.'
In 2025, at Monmouth University's Pollak Theatre at the American Music Honors, Springsteen performed and shared the stage with Smokey Robinson, Tom Morello, and John Fogerty.
The Songs sang at that event were, This Land Is Your Land, Fortunate Son, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out. Springsteen will be performing again in Manchester on May 17 and 20. His tour and comments are happening while everyone is talking about the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Trump is headlines as usual and involved in politics again.
FAQs
Q1. What did Bruce Springsteen say about Trump?
He called Trump's government corrupt and not good at its job to the country.
Q2. What was Trump's response to Bruce Springsteen?
Trump got angry at Springsteen and criticized him during his concert.
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