Overview

• Bruce Springsteen criticized the Trump administration during a Manchester concert, accusing it of corruption and authoritarian practices.
• President Trump responded on Truth Social with personal insults, calling Springsteen 'overrated' and 'untalented,' and issuing a veiled threat about his return to the U.S.
• Trump has announced a formal investigation into the legality of campaign appearances by Springsteen, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, and Bono during the 2024 election.
• The president accused Kamala Harris of illegally funding performances by these artists, framing their involvement as improper campaign contributions.
• Trump labeled the artists as 'unpatriotic' and suggested their actions undermined American values, further fueling tensions over celebrity activism in politics.