Bruce Springsteen has been openly critical of Donald Trump in recent years. In 2025, multiple interviews and articles reported him outright condemning the Trump administration, describing it in strong terms and characterizing the era under Trump as troubled for American democracy. He has called the president a demagogue at times, argued that the country faces an “American tragedy” under his leadership, and urged Americans to resist authoritarian tendencies. He also publicly linked his critiques to broader concerns about economic inequality, political corruption, and the integrity of democratic institutions. These remarks circulated across major outlets and were often tied to his tours and public appearances, where he used his platform to emphasize democracy, accountability, and the need for civic engagement. If you’d like, I can pull up specific quotes or summarize recent interviews and articles with exact wording.