Overview

• President Trump posted a doctored video on Truth Social and X depicting him hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball, intensifying their public feud.
• Springsteen released a six-track political EP, featuring live recordings of his speeches criticizing Trump's administration as "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous."
• Trump has called for an investigation into Springsteen, Beyoncé, and others for alleged illegal campaign endorsements, though no evidence has been provided to support these claims.
• Musicians Neil Young and Eddie Vedder, along with the American Federation of Musicians, have voiced strong support for Springsteen, defending his right to political expression.
• The feud highlights broader cultural tensions over free speech, celebrity activism, and the use of social media as a political battleground.