Trump Posts Sick Meme of Bruce Springsteen as He Ramps Up Threats

Donald Trump stepped up his attacks on Bruce Springsteen on Wednesday by sharing a controversial meme on Truth Social. The meme, an eight-second edited video, depicts Trump wearing a MAGA hat hitting Springsteen with a golf ball on stage. This move, without a caption, is seen as another sign that Trump’s relentless targeting of Springsteen may not be a mere joke.

Earlier, Trump had threatened to launch an investigation into the payments made by Kamala Harris to celebrity musicians, including Springsteen and Beyoncé, for endorsing her campaign. Trump questioned the amount of money Springsteen received for his performance at one of Harris’ rallies. The payment to Springsteen’s production company was $76,000. However, Trump’s criticism of Springsteen may have stemmed from the musician’s recent comments criticizing his administration.

Trump has also been using his social media platform to target Springsteen, with reports suggesting he is seeking to weaponize campaign finance laws against the musician. This move has received support from influential figures within the GOP and the MAGA elite.

The ongoing conflict between Trump and Springsteen is a part of a broader political battle over budget cuts and tax policies. The Republican budget bill proposed by Trump includes significant cuts to programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and SNAP, while offering tax breaks to the wealthy. Democrats have criticized these measures, highlighting the negative impact on working-class Americans.

In a separate development, Eric Trump has announced plans for a $1.5 billion golf course project in Vietnam, focusing on luxury amenities near Hanoi. This project comes amid trade tensions between the US and Vietnam, with the country making concessions to the Trump administration to avoid tariffs.

Furthermore, the Trump administration is facing scrutiny for its deportation policies, particularly the deportation of immigrants to countries they are not from. A judge has ordered the government to disclose flight details after concerns were raised about deportations to unstable regions like South Sudan.

Despite criticism and legal challenges, the Trump administration continues to pursue its agenda, including controversial policies like the Golden Dome defense system. The proposed system has raised questions about its necessity and cost, with concerns about potential impacts on existing defense programs.