Bruce Springsteen is once again diving into politics, sparking backlash with a viral TikTok video slamming President Trump’s leadership. Shared by Senator Cory Booker, the clip portrays Trump’s administration as soulless and profit-driven—fueling debate over the role of celebrities in political discourse. The Growing Feud Between Springsteen and Trump Bruce Springsteen has escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump in a video shared by Senator Cory Booker on TikTok. The video features “The Boss” lamenting what he describes as a White House lacking in cultural and personal elements under Trump’s leadership. This is not the first clash between the rock icon and the president. During a concert in Manchester, England, Springsteen openly criticized Trump’s administration, calling it “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous” while urging audience members to “rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.” Thank you Bruce Springsteen. op: estreetnation pic.twitter.com/gYQ3W6dDJA — Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) June 21, 2025 Springsteen’s Criticism of the Trump White House In the widely shared video, Springsteen paints a stark picture of the Trump administration, saying: “There’s no art in this White House. There’s no literature, no poetry, no music. There are no pets in this White House, no loyal man’s best friend, no socks, the family cat, no kids’ science fairs.” The rock star further criticized what he perceives as Trump’s detachment from average Americans, noting the absence of moments “when the President takes off his blue suit, red tie uniform and becomes human, except when he puts on his white shirt and khaki pants uniform and hides from the American people to play golf.” His commentary explicitly contrasts the Trump administration with previous presidencies that he believes better embodied American cultural values and unity. "IT'S NOT THE SHOW THAT PEOPLE WANT TO SEE" Bruce Springsteen continued his tirade against President Trump & is now getting support from his fellow rockstars Eddie Vedder & Bono. New Jersey native @JoeConchaTV said he's through with "The Boss" & his political rhetoric. pic.twitter.com/JtvSLHoEf3 — The Big Weekend Show (@BigWeekendShow) May 19, 2025 Trump’s Response and Public Reaction Trump responded to Springsteen’s criticisms by posting an altered video on Truth Social featuring a golf ball hitting the musician on stage, clearly intended to mock the rock star. The online sparring has drawn in other musicians, with Kid Rock defending Trump while Neil Young has voiced support for Springsteen’s position. Conservative commentators have described Springsteen as “bitter” and “washed up,” suggesting his criticisms stem from being out of touch with everyday Americans. The exchange highlights the deep cultural and political divisions in the country, with celebrities increasingly taking firm political stances despite the risk of alienating portions of their fan base. Sources: Trump Bashes Springsteen Again With Fake, Deranged Video – Wide Open Country Bitter, Washed-Up Rocker Bruce Springsteen Releases Video Trashing Trump and It’s Stale as a Springsteen Concert | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft