Washington, May 16 (EFE) .- The United States Federation of Musicians defended Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen on Friday, object of insults by US President Donald Trump.
“Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not only brilliant musicians, but also models to follow and inspiration for millions of people in the United States and worldwide,” said guild president Tino Gagliard, in a statement.
“His music is lasting, shocking and has a deep cultural meaning. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we sympathize with all our members,” he added.
Trump, who is touring the Middle East, called on Friday of “arrogant jet” to Springstee after the musician crossed out his government of “corrupt, incompetent and traitor” during a concert in the United Kingdom.
“This dry rocker (he has stunted skin!) He should keep his mouth closed until he returns to the country; that’s normal. Then we’ll see what happens to him!” Trump said, in a threatening tone, in a message on social networks.
Trump dedicated another message to Taylor Swift, from which he said “is no longer popular.”
“Has anyone realized that since I said ‘I hate Taylor Swift’, she is no longer ‘popular’?”, Said the president.
Both Swift and Springsteen supported the Democrats in the 2024 presidential elections, won by Trump.
