Trump Clashes With Springsteen, Swift Over Criticism

President Donald Trump publicly attacked both Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift on Truth Social after they criticized his administration. During his Manchester concert, Springsteen labeled Trump's presidency as 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,' advocating for resistance to authoritarianism. Trump retaliated by calling Springsteen 'highly overrated,' 'dumb as a rock,' and a 'dried out prune,' and targeted Swift by dismissing her appearance and linking her to Kamala Harris. Trump also credited himself for Swift's supposed decline. Kid Rock and other conservative musicians defended Trump, accusing Springsteen of pandering to Hollywood elites. These high-profile exchanges have intensified the ongoing cultural and political debate between artists and political figures.