Overview
- Trump, in a Thursday Truth Social post, urged MAGA supporters to boycott Springsteen’s “overpriced” shows and mocked the singer’s appearance.
- The post followed Springsteen’s March 31 Minneapolis opener, where he condemned the administration and performed “Streets of Minneapolis” after federal immigration agents from ICE killed Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
- Springsteen is continuing the Land of Hope & Dreams tour with Portland set for Friday, and he has said he does not worry about losing fans over his political remarks.
- Coverage noted the broadside landed hours after Trump’s prime-time Iran address, with Politico and others pointing to a morning rush of posts focused on personal grievances.
- A local report said two major musicians’ unions condemned Trump’s attack and backed Springsteen’s right to speak out.