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'Boring and a dried-up prune.' Trump attacks Bruce Springsteen on social media, urges concert boycott

The president called Springsteen “boring and a dried up prune” and accused him of having an “incurable case of Trump derangement syndrome” hours after addressing the nation about the war in Iran.

Derek Callahan

Apr 3, 2026, 9:10 AM

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A feud between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen escalated this week after Trump attacked the rock star on social media.

Trump called Springsteen “boring and a dried-up prune” in a post made just hours after he addressed the nation about the war in Iran.

In the same post, Trump said Springsteen has an “incurable case of Trump derangement syndrome” and urged people to boycott his concerts.

On Tuesday in Minneapolis, Springsteen began an 18-stop “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour” and has been critical of the president and ICE.

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