Overview

• Bruce Springsteen delivered a second speech at Manchester’s Co-op Live on May 17, criticizing the Trump administration as 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous.'
• Springsteen accused the administration of persecuting free speech, rolling back civil rights, and detaining residents without due process.
• President Trump responded on Truth Social with personal insults, calling Springsteen a 'dried-out prune' and suggesting consequences upon his return to the U.S.
• The American Federation of Musicians and artists like Pearl Jam and Jason Isbell have publicly supported Springsteen, defending freedom of expression.
• Springsteen’s Land of Hope and Dreams European tour continues through July, providing a platform for his outspoken political activism.