President Donald Trump reignited his high-profile feud with celebrities Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift this week, unleashing a series of provocative posts on Truth Social. The escalating conflict has stirred controversy across the music industry and political spheres alike.
Early Friday, Trump reignited his ongoing Taylor Swift feud, tweeting, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” This latest jab follows months of tension between the former president and the pop superstar.
Trump’s criticism didn’t stop there. He also took aim at rock legend Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s recent Manchester concert during his European tour. “Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music or his Radical Left Politics,” Trump wrote. He further called Springsteen “a pushy, obnoxious jerk” and accused him of supporting President Joe Biden, whom Trump labeled “mentally incompetent” and the “worst ever president.”
Adding insult to injury, Trump disparaged Springsteen’s appearance and urged the musician to “KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country.”
The sharp remarks come after Springsteen publicly condemned Trump’s administration, describing the former president as “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous” during his Manchester show. Springsteen’s pointed political critique resonated with fans but drew a fierce response from Trump.
In defense of Springsteen and Swift, American Federation of Musicians International president Tino Gagliardi issued a statement condemning Trump’s personal attacks. “Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians; they are role models and inspirations to millions,” Gagliardi emphasized. “Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in solidarity with all our members.”
This controversy highlights ongoing tensions between celebrities using their platforms for political activism and Donald Trump’s vocal opposition to such expressions. The former president’s clash with these iconic artists reflects broader debates about free speech, political polarization, and the role of artists in society.
Trump’s revived hostility toward Taylor Swift follows her public endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race. Despite attempts at reconciliation, including Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce’s efforts to ease tensions during the 2025 Super Bowl, Trump doubled down on his criticism, recalling how Swift was “BOOED out of the Stadium” and dismissing her popularity among his supporters.
As the feud continues to unfold, it remains a compelling intersection of celebrity culture, political discourse, and music industry reactions—capturing the attention of fans, critics, and political analysts nationwide.
