Donald Trump revived his criticisms against Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen, accusing them of using their fame to politically influence the United States
The former president of the United States, Donald Trump, once again used his social truth social network to launch direct criticism against two of the most recognized figures on the American music scene: Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. In a series of publications, the Republican questioned the political commitment of both artists and questioned their current relevance.
About the singer of The Eras TourTrump wrote: “What has Taylor Swift done lately? Before it was relevant, now it’s just another progressive celebrity trying to tell people how to live their lives.” With this message, the former president revived an old dispute with the interpreter, initiated in 2018 when she publicly expressed her rejection of policies of the then president and supported Democratic candidates in her native state, Tennessee.
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Although Swift has not responded to Trump’s most recent statements, his followers did react on social networks, remembering that the artist continues to lead lists of successes and filling stadiums in his international tour. In addition, they highlighted their social impact, especially for their call to vote, which in the 2024 elections generated a significant increase in records among young voters.
Trump also lashed out at Bruce Springsteen, who during a concert in Manchester harshly criticized the ex -president, qualifying his administration as “corrupt, incompetent and traitor.” In response, Trump dismissed him as a decline figure: “Springsteen is nothing more than another aged artist trying to be relevant talking badly about me,” he wrote. He also added: “He should focus on his music and leave politics to adults.”
These statements are framed in a context in which celebrities have gained prominence in the American political debate. Both Swift and Springsteen have publicly supported the Democrats and criticized Republican management. In the 2020 presidential campaign, the singer even participated in Ads by Joe Biden, promoting a message of national unity after years of political division.
Trump’s statements not only show their insistence on polarizing political discussion, but also their strategy to position themselves as a victim of an alleged block of media figures contrary to their project. At the same time, they reaffirm their constant use of social networks as a space for confrontation.
The tension between celebrities and political figures has intensified in recent years, with artists using their influence to promote social causes, encourage citizen participation and take position against government decisions. In this environment, the confrontation between Trump and artists like Swift and Springsteen seems to be far from finishing.
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