Bruce Springsteen, the iconic singer-songwriter known as ‘The Boss,’ has escalated his long-running feud with former President Donald Trump. This time, he’s not just using his voice on stage; he’s releasing digital downloads of his fiery anti-Trump speeches from a recent concert in Manchester, England.
The downloads, released on Wednesday, include highlights from Springsteen’s May 14th show, featuring two blistering critiques of Trump interwoven with four of his classic songs. In one impassioned speech, Springsteen called the Trump administration ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,’ urging his audience to ‘raise your voices against authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.’ He also condemned elected representatives for failing to protect the public from what he described as ‘the abuses of an unfit president and a rogue government.’
This move comes after a week of escalating tensions between Springsteen and Trump. Trump, who has previously labeled Springsteen ‘highly overrated,’ responded to the Manchester speech with a post on Truth Social, where he attacked the singer’s politics and talent. Trump even shared a manipulated video seemingly depicting himself knocking Springsteen down with a golf ball. The release of the digital downloads clearly signals Springsteen’s intention to continue his outspoken criticism of Trump, placing the former president’s comments squarely in the spotlight once again.
Interestingly, Springsteen appeared to avoid a question about the controversy during a recent autograph signing, further fueling speculation about the feud. While the singer has a long history of political activism, this direct confrontation and the subsequent release of the recordings demonstrate a willingness to confront his critics head-on. Whether this will be the final chapter of this high-profile clash remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the Boss isn’t backing down.
