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Trump Posts Doctored Photo Mocking Bruce Springsteen's Appearance
The former president's latest attack on the rock star escalates their long-running feud.
Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:58pm
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The escalating feud between former President Trump and rock icon Springsteen exposes the deep political divisions in the country.Minnesota City TodayFormer President Donald Trump posted a doctored photo of Bruce Springsteen on his Truth Social platform, mocking the rock star's appearance and suggesting he had plastic surgery. This is the latest salvo in the ongoing feud between the two East Coast icons, with Springsteen having previously criticized Trump and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, while Trump has responded with his own insults and calls for boycotts of Springsteen's tours.
Why it matters
The back-and-forth between Trump and Springsteen highlights the continued political divisions in the country, with high-profile figures on both sides engaging in personal attacks. It also raises questions about the spread of misinformation and doctored images on social media platforms.
The details
In his Truth Social post, Trump shared a close-up photo of Springsteen with what appeared to be altered teeth and less hair than usual. The president captioned the image by asking if Springsteen had undergone 'plastic surgery.' This comes after Springsteen has criticized Trump in his music and public statements, including branding ICE as Trump's 'federal thugs.' Trump has responded by insulting Springsteen's appearance and calling for his fans to boycott upcoming tours.
- On April 12, 2026, Trump posted the doctored photo of Springsteen on Truth Social.
- Earlier this year, Springsteen released a new song criticizing Trump and ICE.
- A few weeks ago, Springsteen opened his latest tour with a speech criticizing Trump.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president of the United States, who has engaged in a long-running feud with Bruce Springsteen.
Bruce Springsteen
The legendary rock musician, who has been critical of Trump in his music and public statements.
What they’re saying
“Bruce Springsteen prior to plastic surgery???”
— Donald Trump, Former President
What’s next
It remains to be seen how Springsteen will respond to Trump's latest attack, and whether the feud will continue to escalate.
The takeaway
The ongoing conflict between Trump and Springsteen reflects the deep political divisions in the country, with public figures on both sides engaging in personal attacks and the spread of misinformation. This raises concerns about the impact of such behavior on the political discourse and the potential for further polarization.
