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Springsteen Labels Trump ‘Treasonous’ in Berlin as White House Fires Back

Speaking at Berlin’s 1936 Olympic Stadium with a warning about authoritarianism, Springsteen’s remarks prompted sharp rebuttals on Truth Social from President Trump, drawing a dismissive response from the White House.

BERLIN, GERMANY - JUNE 11: American rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruce Springsteen aka The Boss performs on stage during a concert at Olympiastadion on June 11, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Redferns)
Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Bruce Springsteen performs with the E Street Band at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
Spectators watch Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Olympic Stadium, in Berlin, Germany, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Overview

  • During his June 11 concert at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium, Springsteen declared “The America that I love… is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.”
  • He urged tens of thousands of fans to “stand with us against authoritarianism” and to defend democratic values during his European tour performance.
  • The choice of venue evoked his landmark 1988 show in East Germany and the stadium’s Nazi-era legacy to underscore his warnings against rising authoritarianism.
  • President Trump took to Truth Social to dismiss Springsteen as “highly overrated,” attacking his music, politics and support for President Biden.
  • White House communications director Steven Cheung accused Springsteen of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome” and mocked his relevance to American audiences.