President Donald Trump called Bruce Springsteen a 'very boring singer' who looks like 'a dried up prune,' urging his supporters to boycott the musician's concerts. According to Daily Mail, Trump issued this statement on Truth Social days after Springsteen criticized him as 'reckless, racist and treasonous' during a concert in Minneapolis.
Key Takeaways
Donald Trump called on MAGA supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s 'overpriced' concerts after the musician criticized him during a tour opener in Minneapolis. e- Multiple unions defend Springsteen against Trump’s comments
- Donald Trump calls Bruce Springsteen a 'very boring singer'
- Trump urges fans to boycott Springsteen's concerts, calling them overpriced and bad
- Springsteen criticizes Trump administration as corrupt and treasonous at concert
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trump's Characterization Of Springsteen | 1 Difference | Daily Mail and Fox News directly quote Trump's comments, while HuffPost frames it as a response to Springsteen's criticism. | ▼ |
| Fan Reactions To Springsteen's Political Statements | 1 Difference | Fox News frames fan reactions as critical, labeling Springsteen a 'traitor,' while HuffPost focuses on his criticism of the Trump administration. | ▼ |
| Springsteen's Political Statements At Concert | Broad Agreement | The America that I love... is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless an… | |
| Springsteen's Preparedness For Controversy | Broad Agreement | I do what I want to do, I say what I want to say... Those are the rules of my game. That’s fine wit… | |
| Springsteen's Concern About Losing Fans | Broad Agreement | I don’t worry about if you’re going to lose this part of your audience. | |
| Springsteen's Political Activism | Broad Agreement | The singer has been an outspoken liberal and frequently protested Trump... |
Trump's Characterization Of Springsteen
▼Daily Mail and Fox News directly quote Trump's comments, while HuffPost frames it as a response to Springsteen's criticism.
Fan Reactions To Springsteen's Political Statements
▼Fox News frames fan reactions as critical, labeling Springsteen a 'traitor,' while HuffPost focuses on his criticism of the Trump administration.
Springsteen's Political Statements At Concert
Broad AgreementThe America that I love... is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration.
Springsteen's Preparedness For Controversy
Broad AgreementI do what I want to do, I say what I want to say... Those are the rules of my game. That’s fine with me.
Springsteen's Concern About Losing Fans
Broad AgreementI don’t worry about if you’re going to lose this part of your audience.
Springsteen's Political Activism
Broad AgreementThe singer has been an outspoken liberal and frequently protested Trump...
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The president wrote that Springsteen has long had a case of 'Trump Derangement Syndrome,' often referred to as TDS. He added that the singer spews hate against him before listing several of his accomplishments in office. Trump concluded: 'MAGA SHOULD BOYCOTT HIS OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK. SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. AMERICA IS BACK!!!'
Springsteen has not publicly responded to Trump's comments but told the Star Tribune, as reported by Daily Mail, that he was prepared for any controversy, stating: 'I do what I want to do, I say what I want to say and then people get to say what they want to say about it.' He also mentioned not being worried about losing his working-class, conservative fans.
The musician's tour continues in Portland. Multiple unions, including the AFL-CIO and chapters of the American Federation of Musicians, defended Springsteen against Trump’s comments. According to Daily Mail, Springsteen has been an outspoken liberal and frequently protested Trump and his White House staffers following the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
The singer's concert in Minneapolis included a cover of Edwin Starr's 'War' and one of his biggest hits, 'Born in the USA.' He was joined by Tom Morello, the guitarist for Rage Against the Machine. The tour is part of Springsteen’s ongoing political activism, including his protest song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' inspired by the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
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