Donald Trump posted a childish fake video targeting Bruce Springsteen, intensifying their public feud and raising concerns online.
President Donald Trump has stirred up a fresh wave of online criticism after sharing an edited video targeting iconic musician Bruce Springsteen.
The post surfaced on Trump’s Truth Social platform.
It featured manipulated footage that made it look like Trump hit a golf ball at Springsteen, causing the singer to stumble on stage.
Trump shares fake video mocking singer Bruce Springsteen amid their growing personal feud
In the clip, Trump swings a golf club, then footage shows Springsteen tripping on steps during a live performance.
The video was edited to show a golf ball hitting the singer as he fell, implying Trump knocked him over.
Trump later reposted the video on his X account, formerly known as Twitter, where it swiftly accumulated over 59 million views.
Social media reactions
Users quickly condemned the post, calling it immature and offensive. Reactions online ranged from shock to ridicule.
One user wrote, “This is absolutely disgusting,” while another noted, “He acts more like a middle schooler than a president.”
Critics expressed concern about Trump’s ongoing use of manipulated media to attack opponents.
They warned about the dangers of normalizing digital misinformation.
One user said: He pays people to make these posts, which is somehow even more troubling.
The second user added: Whether you are a Springsteen fan or a Trump does not matter. Trump won the election but Bruce may lose a good percentage of his fans.
That may result in a loss of income. I just wish they would not fight !!!
The fourth user said: Love Bruce Springsteen and love what he said!!!
Another user wrote: My God and he is your president.
Feud with Bruce Springsteen intensifies after Manchester remarks
The video post marks the latest chapter in an escalating feud between Trump and Springsteen.
Tension grew after Springsteen’s performance at Manchester’s Co-op Live arena.
He called the White House “corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous.”
“Tonight we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experiment to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring!” Springsteen said to the cheering crowds.
Trump fires back on Truth Social with scathing remarks
In response to Springsteen’s comments, Trump took to Truth Social to issue a blistering retort.
“I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States.
“Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he’s not a talented guy –
Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country.”
Trump continued, calling the singer a “pushy, obnoxious jerk” and a “fervent supporter of Crooked Joe Biden.”
He concluded the post with a stark directive: “He ought to keep his mouth shut.”
Springsteen’s political stance draws more attention
Bruce Springsteen has long been an outspoken supporter of the Democratic Party.
He publicly backed Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race and has frequently used his platform to criticize Republican leadership.
His speech in Manchester was seen as a direct rebuke of the current administration, which appears to have hit a nerve with Trump.