Trump insults Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift

He calls “fool” and she tells him that she is no longer “popular”

Donald Trump has once again unleashed the controversy with his statements in social networks, this time attacking two icons of American music: Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen. Both artists, recognized for their support for the Democratic Party, have become the target of the attacks of the former president, who already published several messages in Truth Social on May 16 loaded with disdain and accusations.

On Taylor Swift, Trump launched a provocative statement that has generated a flood of reactions: “Has anyone noticed that Taylor Swift is no longer popular since I said I hated her?” The former president referred to a previous message, published in September, in which he claimed to “hate” the singer after his support for the then Democratic candidate Kamala Harris.

Bruce Springsteen, meanwhile, was also subject to strong criticism. The musician had described the current government as “corrupt, incompetent and traitor”, which unleashed a virulent response from Trump, who called him as “fool”, “more silly than a stone” and “an uncle without talent.” In addition, he accused him of supporting “radical left” policies and being aligned with Joe Biden.

«This dry rocker (he has stunted skin!) He should keep his mouth closed until he returns to the country; That is normal. Then we will see what happens to him! ”Trump wrote on social networks, in a clearly threatening tone.

Federation of musicians

Faced with these disqualifications, the United States Federation of Musicians went out to support Swift and Springsteen, both members of the guild. In statements collected by Billboardthe president of the organization, Tino Gagliard, defended his career and the value of his work: «Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians; They are models to follow and inspiration for millions of people in the United States and worldwide ».

Gagliard also underlined the cultural weight of his musical careers and the role they play as influential voices in society: «either with Born in the USA or with him You were tourhis music is timeless, shocking and has a deep cultural significance. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we sympathize with all our members.

The confrontation between Trump and pop stars and rock is not new, but these new attacks revive the debate on the use of political power to discredit figures of the cultural field that express contrary opinions. Meanwhile, both Swift and Springsteen maintain their global popularity and public commitment to social and political causes.

*Time information.