Overview

• Bruce Springsteen has publicly criticized the Trump administration during his UK concerts, calling it 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous.'
• President Trump retaliated by attacking Springsteen on Truth Social, labeling him 'highly overrated' and threatening consequences upon his return to the U.S.
• Trump has escalated the dispute by calling for an investigation into Kamala Harris’s 2024 campaign, alleging illegal payments to celebrities like Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Oprah Winfrey for endorsements.
• The Harris campaign and representatives for the artists have denied the claims, stating payments covered production costs and not personal fees.
• The music community, including the American Federation of Musicians and artists like Eddie Vedder, has rallied behind Springsteen, defending his free speech rights.