He added, “And I didn’t need little Bruce Springsteen.”
It’s a strategy Trump often uses: calling his opponents “little” to demean them.
Harsh words from the “Born in the USA” singer, and he would soon get harsher yet.
In one episode, Springsteen mourned the virus’s death toll and the administration’s reaction (viaYouTube).
“With all respect, sir, show some consideration and some care for your countrymen and your country.
Put on a f***ing mask!”
The singer jabbed even harder in the days before the presidential election.
He called for “an exorcism in our country,” and his wish came true.
Come January 2021, The Boss was singing quite a different tune literally.
He likes to compare his popularity to the singer’s by the number of people they attract.
It was a surprising move for Trump, who prefers to stump in conservative areas.
But lest we forget, Springsteen is a beloved son of the Garden State.
You know, like Bruce Springsteen.
We have a much bigger crowd than Bruce Springsteen.
(viaAsbury Park Press.
However, Trump’s claim of a 100,000-person attendance at the event may have been a wee bit exaggerated.
PerNewsweek, Jesse Watters of Fox News put the number closer to 30,000.
The Asbury Park Press pointed out Springsteen brought in 180,000 fans at his last Jersey concert series.
Springsteen didn’t respond to the Wildwood claims, but that doesn’t mean the feud is over.
