Overview

• Bruce Springsteen released a surprise EP titled 'Land of Hope and Dreams,' featuring live recordings and sharp critiques of President Trump from his Manchester concert on May 14.
• President Trump responded by posting a doctored video on Truth Social showing him hitting Springsteen with a golf ball, escalating their public clash.
• Trump has called for an investigation into alleged illicit celebrity endorsements for Kamala Harris, including Springsteen and Beyoncé, though no evidence has been provided, and campaign records indicate funds covered production costs.
• Springsteen's EP includes speeches denouncing the Trump administration as 'corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous,' and condemning policies targeting civil rights, immigrants, and workers.
• The feud highlights broader debates on celebrity activism, free speech, and the use of social media as a tool for political retaliation.