Overview

• In a New York Times interview, Springsteen blamed deindustrialization and rising inequality for creating fertile ground for a “demagogue” and called Trump a “moron.”
• He criticized the administration’s immigration tactics, labeling recent ICE raids “disgusting” and a “terrible tragedy.”
• Trump responded on Truth Social by mocking Springsteen as “highly overrated” and a “dried out prune.”
• Other musicians, including Olivia Rodrigo and Finneas, have condemned the deportations on social media and at protests.
• Despite his sharp criticisms, Springsteen affirmed his faith in America’s democratic history and expressed hope for a political turnaround.