• Bruce Springsteen calls Trump administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous."
• The remarks were made during his concert in Manchester, England.
• Trump responded critically on Truth Social, attacking Springsteen personally.
• Springsteen emphasized the need to defend democracy and civil rights.
• His comments included critiques of Trump's policies and alliances.

Bruce Springsteen, during the opening night of his "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour in Manchester, England, delivered a powerful critique of President Trump, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." Springsteen urged the audience to "raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring" while emphasizing the significance of art and music in challenging dangerous times, according to HuffPost and New York Times.

Throughout his performance, Springsteen accused the Trump administration of undermining civil rights and siding with dictators, asserting, "They’re rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society." He noted that the administration was inflicting pain on loyal American workers and highlighted the detrimental effects of their policies on democracy and global alliances, according to HuffPost, New York Times, and CBS News.

In response to Springsteen's remarks, Trump retaliated via a post on his social media platform, criticizing the rock star's appearance while suggesting that he should "keep his mouth shut" until he returns to the U.S. Trump referred to Springsteen as a "pushy, obnoxious JERK," further escalating the interaction between the two, as reported by CBS News.

This recent outburst is not the first time Springsteen has strongly opposed Trump; he has previously described the former president as "the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime." His ongoing criticism reflects a long-standing commitment to activism through his musical platform, a sentiment echoed by many artists facing political challenges today, according to HuffPost, New York Times, and CBS News.