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Trump Escalates Feud with Springsteen, Posts Meme Mocking Rock Legend

The president shared a provocative golf meme targeting Bruce Springsteen after the musician criticized his administration as corrupt and treasonous during recent concerts.

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Overview

  • Bruce Springsteen denounced the Trump administration as 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous' during a Manchester concert on May 15, 2025.
  • Donald Trump retaliated on Truth Social, calling Springsteen a 'dried out prune' and a 'pushy, obnoxious JERK' while telling him to 'KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT.'
  • On May 22, Trump escalated the feud by posting an uncaptioned meme depicting a golf ball hitting Springsteen onstage.
  • Springsteen has continued to repeat and amplify his criticisms of the Trump administration during subsequent tour performances.
  • The feud highlights long-standing tensions between celebrity activism and political backlash, with Springsteen's history of political commentary dating back to his critique of Ronald Reagan in the 1980s.