Bruce Springsteen Calls Out 'Unfit President' Trump Again, Says Elected Reps 'Utterly Failed to Protect the American

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

People’

Bruce Springsteen resumed denouncing Donald Trump from the stage of his Land of Hopes and Dreams Tour Saturday night (May 17) in Manchester, England.

The Los Angeles Times reports the Boss didn’t back down from his stance on Trump this weekend, after the U.S. president called Springsteen “highly overrated,” “dumb as a rock” and a “dried out ‘prune’ of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!)” in a post on Truth Social. The rant was Trump’s reaction to the musician calling out the president’s “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration” at his tour opener earlier in the week.

“Things are happening right now that are altering the very nature of our country’s democracy, and they’re too important to ignore,” Springsteen said to the crowd in a three-minute speech on Manchester’s Co-op Live stage on Saturday, as heard in a video posted by the L.A. Times.

“In my home, they’re persecuting people for their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. That’s happening now,” Springsteen said, echoing what he’d spoken about at his May 14 show. “In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world’s poorest children to sickness and death. That’s happening now. In my country, they’re taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/bruce-springsteen-calls-unfit-president-031208436.html

Slob boss Donny does a lot of projection.

[malaise]

1. Love you Boss - add link

Rec

Last night in Man hester
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnbVaK2f4raj69KrIPNQ6wytf_oVyFG41

[MacKasey]

2. The felon picked the wrong guy to insult

I am originally a Jersey girl,

I say I am a Jersey girl and in the garden state we know manure when we see it.

You don't mess with The Boss!

The felon has never won New Jersey in 3 tries!

Keep up the good work, Bruce!

[Wiz Imp]

4. But didn't Trump say like "a billion" people showed up for a rally in Wildwood a year ago?

[LoisB]

13. Eleventy-billion

[DENVERPOPS]

29. Springsteen

Springsteen and Taylor Swift should put on a free concert, something the size of Woodstock, and cause Trump to explode and never again would Trump EVER be able to talk about any of his "Massive Crowds".......and have Lily Allen come over from Britain to perform a cameo of the song she is famous for......F U...."W."............originally performed around the world, about WBush....

[LoisB]

30. The whole country would be covered in ketchup. IT would be up for a week sending out

tweets or truth socials posts.

[DENVERPOPS]

33. AND

have continuous "blow outs" of his diapers.......

[LoisB]

34. LOL! Right. The Depends manufacturer would have to really ramp up production.

[johnnyfins]

6. Aint that the truth

I think TSF is just jealous that Bruce is still called THE BOSS. It may just be that petty with Trumplethinskin.

[malaise]

12. I love that he repeated his words from a few nights ago

before he sang Land of Hope and Dreams
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnbVaK2f4raj69KrIPNQ6wytf_oVyFG41

[Joinfortmill]

15. 'TRUMPLETHINSKIN' Love it!

[SheilaAnn]

18. Anddd, won't ex-governor Christie be maddd at Trump for nasty words about Bruce. Christie is a devoteeee...n/t

[FalloutShelter]

3. Love you Boss.

You never fail to impress me both as an artist and a human and authentic American.

[k_buddy762]

5. He walks the walk

Nice to see a rich man who doesn't just talk the talk. From ChatGPT:

Bruce Springsteen is renowned not only for his music but also for his extensive philanthropic efforts. While the exact total of his charitable donations isn't publicly disclosed, available records indicate that he has contributed millions of dollars to various causes over the years.

Key Highlights of Springsteen’s Philanthropy
Thrill Hill Foundation: Through his private foundation, Springsteen donated approximately $3.3 million to charities across the U.S. through 2010, with $4.8 million remaining for future donations at that time.
Scribd

Concert Contributions: Since the 1980s, Springsteen has reportedly donated around $10,000 per concert to local charities, amounting to millions over the decades.
The Times
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The Greater Boston Food Bank
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Community Support: In the late 1990s, he gave more than $350,000 to provide home improvements for the needy in Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Stars Doing Good
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Acton Institute
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Wikipedia
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Benefit Performances: Proceeds from the opening night of his 2021 "Springsteen on Broadway" show were donated to local New York and New Jersey charities, including food banks and pandemic relief funds.
Long Island Cares
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Wikipedia
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Support for Workers: In 2024, he donated $20,000 to support miners in the northern U.S.
Fortune

Beyond these contributions, Springsteen has supported numerous organizations such as Amnesty International, the Red Cross, and MusiCares. His philanthropic endeavors reflect a deep commitment to social causes and community support.

[SWBTATTReg]

8. And I bet tRUMP donated exactly $zero dollars...it wouldn't surprise me one bit.

[k_buddy762]

36. I asked chat gpt the exact same question

that I asked it about The Boss, and here is the answer:

Donald Trump's charitable giving has been a subject of scrutiny and debate, with varying reports on the total amount he has donated over the years.

Personal Contributions
Investigations indicate that Trump's personal charitable donations have been relatively modest compared to his claimed net worth. A 2016 analysis by The New Yorker suggested that, over a 25-year period, Trump donated less than $5 million of his own money to charity, amounting to approximately 0.05% of his self-reported $10 billion fortune .
The New Yorker

The Donald J. Trump Foundation
Established in 1988, the Donald J. Trump Foundation was primarily funded by external donors rather than Trump himself. Between 1987 and 2006, Trump contributed about $5.4 million to the foundation. After 2008, he ceased personal contributions, though the foundation continued to receive donations from others .
Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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In 2019, following a lawsuit by the New York Attorney General alleging misuse of foundation funds for personal and political purposes, Trump was ordered to pay $2 million in damages to eight charities. The foundation was subsequently dissolved, and its remaining assets were distributed to charitable organizations .
Times Union
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Wikipedia
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New York State Attorney General
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Times Union
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Wikipedia
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Wikipedia
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Presidential Salary Donations
During his presidency, Trump pledged to donate his $400,000 annual salary to various government agencies and initiatives. Reports confirm that he made quarterly donations to departments such as Health and Human Services, Education, and Veterans Affairs .
Verify This

Summary
While Trump has made some charitable contributions, both personally and through his foundation, the total amount is relatively small in comparison to his claimed wealth. Additionally, legal issues surrounding the Trump Foundation have cast further doubt on the extent and nature of his charitable activities.
The New Yorker

[SheilaAnn]

20. He also bought our hometown of Freehold a fire truck and they named it "Born to Run." This is quite a while ago now.n/t

[Deuxcents]

27. He has also been a supporter of our troops 👏

[wolfie001]

7. Stick a Big Mac in the bloated felon's fat trap!

[DENVERPOPS]

19. All he does, literally

Is eat fatty fast food, drink diet cokes, use Adderall nightly into the wee hours, text, and poop out of his butt (and mouth)

[wolfie001]

31. Yep!

[Marcuse]

37. But he walks from the golf cart to the ball and back for exercise.

[DENVERPOPS]

44. And it is reported that

he even drives his cart onto the green, so he doesn't have to walk more than a few steps.................And his cheating at golf is legendary, and only serves to enhance his Delusion of himself, as to his greatness and superiority......

It was also reported that the Secret Service had the Taxpayers buy a whole new fleet of golf carts at his resorts that were much faster than a normal golf cart, so that they could keep up with his personal higher speed golf cart......His favorite trick is to speed ahead of everyone else, and either drop a new ball where he wants it, or to kick the ball to where he wants it, before anyone gets there to witness his cheating.....He is a real piece of work......when he opens a new golf course, he plays the first round alone, writes down a ludicrous low score, and declares himself the all time record holder for the lowest score on that golf course......

[malaise]

21. Here's the Boss on Opening night😀

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/may/15/bruce-springsteen-review-co-op-live-manchester

[wolfie001]

32. BRUCE!!!!

Amazing Born To Run came out in 1975! 50 years ago!

[calimary]

40. And still rockin' !

Rockin’ our national conscience, by now.

MORE, Please!

[wolfie001]

41. Yes! He never backed down!

True Rockers don't back down! Don't bend the knee.

[newdeal2]

9. I hope more musicians speak out

Especially the younger ones. It shouldn’t be only be the old guard leading the way. What is going right now is not normal.

[peacebuzzard]

10. I looked at his tour schedule in Europe

And it is all there ...in Europe; no US dates.
Which prompted me to think: Is this tour more like a "Hey, Europe, we hate him too; at least half of the US is devastated"? and also, "that tsf and his band of lunatics, weirdos and don't give a fuck henchmen is not what we want for this country".

Thank you, Boss, for standing up for all of us who are devastated by this twist in our progressive history and for letting the world know he has half a nation behind him.
What a dude! What an artist! He is a hero, as well. He walks the talk.

Does anybody else know if he is touring the US? I have listened to the Boss for over 50 years; there is no one more patriotic than this artist or anyone who can better translate the US message.

I love what he is doing—a true patriot.

[pnwmom]

17. No, this tour was planned more than a year ago. I think Springsteen's speaking out is real and in the moment. nt

[Skittles]

11. this man has more courage and patriotism than the entire GOP *COMBINDED*

yes INDEED

THANK YOU MR. SPRINGSTEEN

[Joinfortmill]

14. Bruce is taunting Krasnov.

[malaise]

16. After enjoying the entire show from last night

I dare Slobby to attempt to demonstrate that level or energy let alone talent and vibe😀

[Initech]

22. Now we literally have the wrecking ball administration.

[red dog 1]

23. "Dumb as a rock"?

That describes VonShitzInPantz, not Bruce.

[ShazzieB]

46. Sounds like projection to me!

A while back, I started to notice how many of the insults Schlump hurls at other people describe him to a T, and I realized that a large percent of his insulting comments are him projecting his own (unacknowledged) insecurities and failings onto others.

You can often tell what he fears most from the content of his attacks on others!

[Cha]

24. Yes, Mump is the Big Bloated Projector of the World.

Assface tries to Project his appearance and mental capacity on Everyone else. :

[carpetbagger]

25. If he stays healthy and on fire, he might be the one.

I thought Dolly Parton was the one who could thwart fascism's creeping tide in 2016. I don't know who it is this time, but he's been on my short list for a while.

[elliesmandt]

26. Too bad

It's too bad most Republican members in Congress don't have as much backbone as Springsteen!

[SupportSanity]

28. Great speech. I hope it goes platinum.

[MadameButterfly]

35. I can't get over Donny thinking its a good idea to trash Bruce

I mean, does he think he'll convince anybody? Does he think Bruce fans will go, oh well, liked his brilliant music but the president says he's a dope so I guess that's what's true now? I mean, there a millions of us with meager enough accomplishments that we'd have trouble arguing in the face of such power and aggression, but Bruce? Come on.

Even the Magas will be able to figure this out.
Isn't Trump just proving he's ridiculous even to the folks who don't understand politics?

[UTUSN]

38. K&R

[calimary]

39. Um... how stupid and self-absorbed do you have to be, to badmouth Bruce Springsteen?

Just makes me like The Boss even more.

[malaise]

42. This effin stupid

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Bruce_Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen awards and nominations

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist and the leader of the E Street Band. During a career that has spanned six decades,[1] Springsteen--nicknamed "The Boss"[1][2]--has become known for his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage performances.[3]

Springsteen has sold more than 140 million records worldwide and more than 71 million records in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling artists.[4][5] He has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards,[6] two Golden Globes,[7] an Academy Award,[8] and a Special Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway).[9] Springsteen was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame[10] and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[11] in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009,[12] was named MusiCares person of the year in 2013,[13] and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016.[14]

[dalton99a]

43. Kick

[electric_blue68]

45. Talented, caring, and sharing. And now sticking it to drumphf. Yay, Bruce!

[Initech]

47. The fucking asshole just responded to Bruce with one of his stupid "hit by a golf ball" videos.

So damn childish and stupid.