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Trump calls for MAGA boycott of Springsteen concerts: ‘Total loser who spews hate’
Trump called Springsteen a loser and urged supporters to skip his concerts after the singer blasted the administration’s record onstage.
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump used Truth Social to slam Bruce Springsteen as a "bad and very boring singer," urging supporters to boycott his "Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour."
- During his March 31 tour opener in Minneapolis, Springsteen labeled the administration "corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous," intensifying tensions with the president.
- Trump's post mocked Springsteen's appearance as a "dried up prune," a tactic experts say aims to bully the artist. Monica Cwynar, a licensed clinical social worker, noted such rhetoric reinforces superficial societal values.
- Unfazed by the criticism, Springsteen explained that after 60 years in the industry, he has developed "a pretty thick skin" and refuses to alter his outspoken political stance.
- This confrontation marks the latest clash in a long-running feud dating back to 2016, with Springsteen continuing to prioritize political topics in his music as a defense of American ideals.
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Trump demands MAGA boycott Bruce Springsteen's concerts
President Donald Trump launched a personal attack on musician Bruce Springsteen minutes after Fox Business aired the rocker's criticism of the administration. During a Minneapolis concert, Springsteen described Trump's administration as "corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless, and treasonous." Trump responded on Truth Social, describing Springsteen as a "bad, and very boring singer." He mocked his appearance, saying he resembled "a dried-up prun…
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Leaning Left10Leaning Right5Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution40% Left, 40% Center
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- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources are Center
40% Center
L 40%
C 40%
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