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White House Slams Springsteen Amid Successful Tour Announcement

2/20/2026

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The White House criticized Bruce Springsteen, the musician, labeling him a "loser" with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in response to his upcoming tour announcement.
Springsteen's song "Streets of Minneapolis," which addresses immigration enforcement actions, recently topped Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart.
Springsteen has won 20 Grammys, sold over 150 million albums, and grossed $729.7 million on the 2023–25 tour.

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The White House criticized Bruce Springsteen, the musician, labeling him a "loser" with "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in response to his upcoming tour announcement.
Springsteen's song "Streets of Minneapolis," which addresses immigration enforcement actions, recently topped Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart.
Springsteen has won 20 Grammys, sold over 150 million albums, and grossed $729.7 million on the 2023–25 tour.