President Trump has openly criticized Bruce Springsteen, calling the musician a “dried up prune” and a “very boring singer,” following Springsteen’s recent political comments at the No Kings protests and on his new tour. In a lengthy post on Truth Social, Trump stated that Springsteen suffers from a “horrible and incurable case” of “Trump Derangement Syndrome.”
Per Newsweek, he called the artist a “total loser who spews hate against a President who won a Landslide Election, including the popular vote, all Seven Swing States, and 86% of the Counties across America.” Trump then urged, “MAGA SHOULD BOYCOTT HIS OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK. SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. AMERICA IS BACK!!!”
This strong reaction comes after Springsteen made several politically charged statements during the opening night of his Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour. He told the crowd, “We are living through some very dark times. Our American values that have sustained us for 250 years are being challenged as never before. We’ve got our young men and women’s lives at risk in an unconstitutional and illegal war.”
Trump wrote another novel in complaint
Springsteen also claimed that “this White House is destroying the American idea and our reputation around the world,” and described Trump as “a leader who says he wishes nothing but ill upon the people he disagrees with, and who disagree with him.”
This isn’t the first time Springsteen has voiced his opinions on the president. He has been a consistent and vocal critic of Trump, using his platform at concerts, interviews, and various appearances to condemn his leadership and policies.
Back in 2016, Springsteen famously siad that “the republic is under siege by a moron.” He has also previously described the Trump administration as “treasonous” and warned that it “has no concern or idea for what it means to be deeply American.”
Earlier this year, Springsteen even wrote a protest song called “Streets of Minneapolis.” He penned the track in response to the shooting deaths of Renée Good and Alex Pretti. He performed the song live in Minneapolis with minimal accompaniment, and thousands of fans lit up their phones in a touching tribute.
Donny Trump everyone. The man with a face like overcooked salmon says what.
— Alethea Bernard (@Tush27J) April 3, 2026
Bruce Springsteen has talent, Donald Trump is an Epstein files denier.#WhiteHouse #Salmon pic.twitter.com/kAWVEeAXaD
At the end of March, he was the headlining act for the flagship protest of the ‘No Kings’ movement. This year’s protests drew millions across the country and included some really powerful speeches by political figures and beloved celebrities, including Robert De Niro.
Despite the political commentary, Springsteen did offer a message of hope during his tour’s opening night. He explained the unexpected nature of the tour, saying, “This is a tour that was not planned. We’re here tonight because we need to steal your hope and your strength. And we wanted to bring some hope and some strength to you. I hope we did.”
Local 802 and Local 47 of the American Federation of Musicians have released a statement in response to Donald Trump's attack on union member Bruce Springsteen. pic.twitter.com/CFcLoPkh1u
— CONSEQUENCE (@consequence) April 2, 2026
Springsteen and The E Street Band are scheduled to continue their Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour with upcoming stops in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles.
