Posted on 04/27/2026 2:19:31 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Bruce Springsteen offered a "prayer of thanks" for Donald Trump at the beginning of his show in Austin on Sunday night.
The legendary rocker – who has been embroiled in a war of words with the President for years – offered a moment of civility by acknowledging the shooting at the White House Correspondent's Dinner, which took place the night before.
In his message, the Boss gave a “prayer of thanks that our President, nor anyone in the administration, nor anyone attending, was injured” (via Consequence).
“We can disagree,” Springsteen continued. “We can be critical of those in power, and we can peacefully fight for our beliefs, but there is no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind in our beloved United States.”
Bruce Springsteen’s Feud With Donald Trump
Springsteen and Trump have exchanged many barbs over the years, as the Rock & Rock Hall of Famer has expressed his disapproval of the President’s policies.
Springsteen has called Trump “corrupt, incompetent and treasonous,” while the President has described the Boss as a “dried out prune.” Meanwhile, Springsteen’s current Land of Hope and Dreams Tour has been framed as a “celebration and defense of our American ideals, our democracy, our Constitution” – a thinly veiled rebuke of the Trump administration.
At his tour kickoff, Springsteen described America’s current political climate as “dark times,” and ripped an assortment of the the administration’s policies. He also chastised Trump for the “dismantling of USAID” and “abandoning NATO.”
"This White House is destroying the American idea and our reputation around the world,” Springsteen said at the time. “To many, we are no longer looked upon as an often imperfect but strong defender of democracy standing for the global good. We are no longer the land of the free and the home of the brave. We are now, to many, America the reckless, unpredictable, predatory rogue nation. That is this administration’s and this president’s legacy. This is happening now.”
Do you really think he means it?
I have a bridge for sale.
No, and I thought it was The Bee.
Not at all. He is just trying to appear balanced now that it is obvious who America loves as their POTUS!!
No, really. I really really mean it. Just like Bored in the USA is a patriotic song. Just as I’m an awesome picker. Hey bruthee, stop by my place anytime. We’re probably close to the same age so............... 🖕🕺
Maybe he has reflected on the possibility his hatred has contributed to yhis.
Fake. He’s just trying to raise his failing/falling rating. Has been.
I believe this. It’s probably not about decency; it’s probably about PR, but I’ll take it.
He doesn’t mean it.
He is a total phony
,,, Springsteen is a Klinton butt kisser.
He has been getting a lot of blowback for his constant TDS. This is his opportunity to cool it down and he is taking it.
His pr flack made him do this.
No, but he is under attack for past comments and is trying to turn off the heat on himself.
It was the right thing to say, and good for him for doing so. Let’s give him a little credit where credit is due.
I am surprised how many people don’t realize that Born In the USA is an anti-American song. The chorus hides the rest of the lyrics. Most people only know the Born in the USA part of the song.
Sounds like “The Boss” talked with his lawyers and the told him to knock off the Trump bashing for a while.
Maybe he took a wrong turn, and just kept going.
It’s not unusual for these TDS sufferers to be aware that Trump holds the key to their heart. They live to hate him. If he is gone, they have nothing. Since 2016, Trump has been the focus of their lives. When he left in 2021, they spiraled into depression but were saved from the pit by lawfare.
Springsteen has hated every Republican President since Nixon. It’s old hat for him.
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