Clash of Icons: Springsteen Blasts Trump on European Stage, Trump Strikes Back Online
The feud between President Donald J. Trump and liberal rock legend Bruce Springsteen reached theatrical new heights this week, as Springsteen continued to hammer Trump from the stage across Europe — while Trump hit back with a viral video showing him “knocking down” the rocker with a golf ball.
The satirical video, posted to Truth Social Wednesday morning, is part of a long-running meme series where Trump’s golf shots take out his political opponents. This latest version uses real footage of Springsteen tripping on stage during a 2023 concert in Amsterdam — paired with Trump’s perfect tee-off. The clip was created by online meme-maker “resistthedonkey.”
Springsteen’s anti-Trump tirades, meanwhile, have become a recurring centerpiece of his latest “Land of Hope & Dreams” European tour — a spectacle that now feels more like a Democrat rally with guitars than a concert.
Springsteen’s Rant: Rocker Turns Tour into Anti-Trump Campaign
During multiple recent shows in Manchester, England, Springsteen ripped into Trump, MAGA Republicans, and the state of the United States. He accused the Trump administration of “persecuting dissent,” “aligning with dictators,” and “taking sadistic pleasure in inflicting pain on American workers.”
The liberal rocker even dropped a four-track spoken-word EP on global streaming platforms, featuring his anti-Trump speeches as introductions to classic songs like My City of Ruins and House of a Thousand Guitars.
In one speech, Springsteen declared:
“In my home, the America I love… is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.”
“We ask all who believe in democracy… to rise with us and raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!”
Springsteen is now on track to turn his entire European tour — running through July — into a megaphone for anti-Trump Democratic messaging, with no U.S. shows yet announced.
Trump Fires Back: “Dried Out Prune” Rocker Is “Dumb as a Rock”
President Trump did not let the Boss’s barbs go unanswered. In a blistering post on Truth Social, Trump ripped Springsteen as a washed-up “dried out prune” and “obnoxious JERK,” accusing him of shilling for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign under the guise of “entertainment.”
“Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics,” Trump wrote.
“He’s not a talented guy… dumb as a rock… should keep his mouth shut until he gets back into the Country.”
Trump also called for an investigation into whether Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah, and Bono were illegally paid to endorse Harris during her failed campaign.
“CANDIDATES AREN’T ALLOWED TO PAY FOR ENDORSEMENTS,” Trump wrote.
“IT’S NOT LEGAL!”
Deep Ties to Democrats — and Obama
The feud is fueled in part by Springsteen’s close ties to Barack Obama. The two co-hosted a podcast, and former Obama/Clinton official Jennifer Palmieri was reportedly in attendance at the second Manchester concert, lending weight to the idea that Springsteen’s tour is more political operation than performance.
Final Chord: Will Springsteen Return to Face U.S. Crowds?
With his tour skipping America — at least for now — critics say Springsteen is launching his anti-Trump crusade from the safety of foreign stages. The irony? The very MAGA voters he’s attacking once formed the backbone of his blue-collar fanbase.
Unless Springsteen brings this political concert series home to U.S. soil, some are already calling his world tour a “coward’s campaign” — hiding behind European applause while dodging American backlash.
One thing’s clear: This is no longer just about music. It’s the Boss vs. the President, and the show is far from over.
