Trump Calls for MAGA Boycott of Springsteen's 'Overpriced' Concerts

The former president lashed out at the rock star after Springsteen criticized his administration during a tour stop in Minneapolis.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 9:15pm by Ben Kaplan

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Former President Donald Trump has responded to Bruce Springsteen's criticism of his administration, calling the rock star a 'bad, and very boring singer' and urging his supporters to boycott Springsteen's 'overpriced' concerts. Springsteen had denounced Trump's 'corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration' during the opening night of his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour in Minneapolis.

Why it matters

This exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions and divisions in the country, with high-profile figures on both sides of the aisle engaging in a war of words. Springsteen's comments reflect the views of many who have been critical of Trump's presidency, while Trump's response demonstrates his continued willingness to attack and attempt to discredit his critics.

The details

During the Minneapolis concert, Springsteen told the audience to choose 'hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rule of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, resistance over complacency, unity over division, and peace over war.' In his social media response, Trump described Springsteen as having a 'horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome' and called for a boycott of his 'overpriced concerts, which suck'.

  • Springsteen made the comments during the opening night of his Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour in Minneapolis on March 31, 2026.
  • Trump responded to Springsteen's remarks on social media on April 2, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who is known for his combative and divisive rhetoric.

Bruce Springsteen

A legendary rock musician and outspoken critic of the Trump administration.

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What they’re saying

“Bad, and very boring singer, Bruce Springsteen, who looks like a dried up prune who has suffered greatly from the work of a really bad plastic surgeon, has long had a horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome, sometimes referred to as TDS.”

— Donald Trump

“MAGA SHOULD BOYCOTT HIS OVERPRICED CONCERTS, WHICH SUCK. SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY. AMERICA IS BACK!!!”

— Donald Trump

“America is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous administration. We must choose hope over fear, democracy over authoritarianism, the rule of law over lawlessness, ethics over unbridled corruption, resistance over complacency, unity over division, and peace over war.”

— Bruce Springsteen

What’s next

Springsteen's Land of Hope and Dreams American tour is scheduled to continue with a show in Portland, Oregon, on April 4, 2026, and conclude with an outdoor concert at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on May 27, 2026.

The takeaway

This exchange between Trump and Springsteen reflects the deep political divisions in the country, with high-profile figures on both sides engaging in a war of words. It highlights the ongoing tensions and the willingness of some to attack and discredit their critics, even those with long-standing reputations and influence.