In a moment that perfectly captures the cultural divide gripping America, rock star Kid Rock didn’t hold back in responding to Bruce Springsteen’s recent anti-Trump tirade during a concert in Manchester, England. Springsteen, long known for his liberal activism, launched into a furious diatribe, labeling the Trump administration “incompetent and treasonous” and urging fans to “raise their voices against authoritarianism.” But Kid Rock saw through the theatrics — calling Springsteen’s outburst a classic case of “Trump Derangement Syndrome” (TDS) and, frankly, a “punk move.”
Speaking to Fox News’ Steve Doocy on May 16, 2025, Kid Rock wasted no time dismissing Springsteen’s rant as a typical meltdown from someone who just can’t handle Trump’s success. “Did you hear what Bruce Springsteen had to say about the current president?” Doocy asked. “Oh, my God, just another person with TDS at the highest levels,” Kid Rock replied.
What really struck a nerve for Kid Rock was the timing and location of Springsteen’s attack — blasting a sitting U.S. president abroad, no less. “It’s a punk move,” Kid Rock said bluntly. “A president who gets up and works his a– off for this country every day, and his administration is doing such great things. I mean, thank God for him. But to do that in Europe, you know, what a punk move.”
The veteran rocker didn’t stop there. He called out Springsteen’s hypocrisy, pointing to the Boss’s massive fortune, reportedly in the hundreds of millions, while posing as a “working-class hero.” Kid Rock cracked, “This guy’s got, what, 500 million, a billion dollars, you know, and out there playing like he’s a working class hero, and really, to me, just wants to be in good standing with the Hollywood elite.” Then with a grin, Kid Rock added, “And I’m proud to say that I’m more of Hollywood’s kryptonite.”
Beyond the cultural jab, Kid Rock defended Trump’s foreign policy accomplishments — especially in the Middle East. He praised President Trump for brokering peace deals in a region long plagued by conflict. “He’s over there getting it done, not only, you know, getting great deals for our country, which I’ve told everybody…when he’s doing that stuff, they’re all freaking out. I’m like, ‘Just give him a minute.’”
Springsteen’s remarks even drew a sharp response from President Trump himself. On Truth Social, Trump didn’t mince words, calling Springsteen “a pushy, obnoxious JERK” and “dumb as a rock.” Trump continued, “Sleepy Joe \[Biden] didn’t have a clue as to what he was doing, but Springsteen is ‘dumb as a rock,’ and couldn’t see what was going on, or could he (which is even worse!).”
Trump also took a swipe at Springsteen’s age and vitality, calling him a “dried out ‘prune’ of a rocker,” with skin “all atrophied.” The former president warned Springsteen 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!”
This clash between Kid Rock and Bruce Springsteen is more than just a celebrity feud. It’s emblematic of the ongoing cultural war between patriots who appreciate Trump’s bold leadership and the celebrity class entrenched in liberal outrage. Kid Rock’s unapologetic defense of Trump — combined with his scathing take on Springsteen’s hypocrisy — reminds us that America’s true champions aren’t afraid to push back against the left’s relentless attacks.
In the end, Springsteen’s rant may have done more to damage his own legacy than anyone else’s. Meanwhile, Kid Rock’s candid, no-nonsense commentary continues to resonate with millions who believe in standing up for American values and leadership — even when it means calling out a fellow rocker for being a “punk.”
