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Trump Slams Springsteen and Swift Amid Rising Tensions

5/17/2025

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Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen's scathing remarks about his presidency, branding the musician “overrated” and mocking his looks and smarts on Truth Social. Trump also took a jab at Taylor Swift following her political endorsement. As the tension simmers, neither artist has yet to respond to the former president's insults.

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Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen's scathing remarks about his presidency, branding the musician “overrated” and mocking his looks and smarts on Truth Social. Trump also took a jab at Taylor Swift following her political endorsement. As the tension simmers, neither artist has yet to respond to the former president's insults.