Rock Star Bruce Springsteen Has Made It Very Clear He Does Not Like Trump

Legendary rock musician Bruce Springsteen has always been outspoken when it comes to politics — especially who can play his music during their campaigns.

In the '90s, Bruce asked Republican candidates Bob Dole, Ronald Reagan, and Pat Buchanan to stop playing "Born in the U.S.A." — but allowed Tim Waltz to play “Born to Run” in 2024.

In May 2025, Bruce went so far as to call President Donald Trump "treasonous" and "incompetent" while performing in England.

With that said, here's everything we know about Bruce Springsteen's political views.

Bruce Springsteen has generally leaned left in his political views, a stance that became particularly evident in 2008 when he endorsed Barack Obama for president. He even appeared at multiple rallies in support of Obama's campaign.

Although he initially claimed he would sit out the 2012 election, the "Dancing in the Dark" singer ultimately campaigned for Obama's re-election in key states like Ohio, Virginia, Iowa, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin.

He subsequently backed Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, even performing an acoustic set at a rally in Philadelphia on November 7, 2016.

Springsteen was a vocal critic of Donald Trump during his presidency. In October 2019, he remarked that Trump "doesn't have a grasp of the deep meaning of what it means to be an American." In June 2020, he deemed Trump a "threat to our democracy."

Four years later, on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, Bruce officially endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. He announced his decision in an Instagram post.

"Friends, fans, and the press have asked me who I'm supporting in this most important of elections, and with full knowledge that my opinions are no more or less important than those of any of my fellow citizens, here's my answer: I'm supporting Kamala Harris for president and Tim Walz for vice president, and opposing Donald Trump and J.D. Vance."

He elaborated on his decision, calling the 2024 election one of the most significant in American history. He even expressed that the nation hasn't been this divided since the Civil War.

"It doesn't have to be this way," he remarked. "The common values, the shared stories that make us a great and united nation are waiting to be rediscovered and retold once again now that will take time, hard work, intelligence, faith, and women, and men with the National good guiding their hearts."

He also criticized Trump for his actions and policies, declaring, "Donald Trump is the most dangerous candidate for president in my lifetime."

"His disdain for the sanctity of our Constitution, the sanctity of democracy, the sanctity of the rule of law, and the sanctity of the peaceful transfer of power should disqualify him from the office of president ever again," Springsteen added. "He doesn't understand the meaning of this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American."

"The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock 'n' roll in dangerous times," he said on stage in Manchester. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration."

Bruce went on to add, "They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that led to a more just and plural society. They're abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom."

Trump quickly responded to Bruce on Truth Social, writing, "Springsteen is 'dumb as a rock,' and couldn't see what was going on, or could he (which is even worse!)? This dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare.' Then we'll all see how it goes for him!"