Journey Rocker Tells Bruce Springsteen To 'Shut Up' About Trump
Key Points:
- Jonathan Cain, longtime keyboardist for Journey and a conservative supporter of Donald Trump, criticized Bruce Springsteen for mixing politics with his music, urging him to "shut up" about political issues during his shows.
- Cain contrasted his own approach, stating that although he is openly Christian and conservative, he does not preach politics on stage, unlike Springsteen who frequently addresses political topics in his performances.
- Springsteen has been vocally critical of the Trump administration, labeling it as "corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous," which has drawn backlash from Trump supporters like Cain.
- Cain also criticized Springsteen’s hit song "Born in the USA," arguing that its lyrics are actually a critique of the country, despite being often misinterpreted as a patriotic anthem and used by politicians including Trump.
- The feud between Springsteen and Trump has been public and heated, with Trump calling Springsteen derogatory names on social media and demanding he "KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT."