’s career has been anything but straightforward, marked by clashes with the once-reigning queen of pop Katy Perry and fierce battles against the former power couple Ye, formerly Kanye West
and Kim Kardashian
. Her struggles go beyond music—she has repeatedly been targeted by Donald Trump’s relentless trolling, not just once or twice, but on multiple platforms, including Truth Social. Bruce Springsteen, known for his electrifying performances, also fell into Trump’s radar.
A recent social media post reveals Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen’s surprise duet aimed at Donald Trump—fans are buzzing, desperate to uncover the full story behind this unexpected alliance.
Breaking down the rumors of Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen duet performance
A viral rumor claimed that Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen performed together on stage to defy US President Donald Trump’s criticism on Truth Social. This false story spread widely on Facebook through accounts like Rock N’ Roll Mania and Rock & Roll Universe
. They shared AI-generated images and misleading captions suggesting a joint performance. However, fact-checkers at Snopes confirmed that Swift and Springsteen did not perform together.
The photos were from different concerts in 2022 and 2023, proving the claim untrue.
Websites such as NewsAnchor360 and KarkPost failed to provide any authentic footage of the supposed Swift and Springsteen duet. Instead, they directed viewers to unrelated advertisements and reused old clips, clearing the air of the duet’s performance together on stage. The rumors ignited following the long trail of trolling that Trump directed at the ‘Bad Blood’ singer, with the latest involving her appearance.
From thanking Taylor Swift for a photo to mocking her appearance, Donald Trump has made his dislike for her crystal clear—and the saga shows no signs of slowing down.
Donald Trump targets Taylor Swift with appearance jab
On May 16, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, asking his followers if anyone had noticed that since he declared, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,”
she was no longer “HOT.”
Trump’s disdain began in September after Taylor Swift, a music powerhouse, endorsed his 2024 rival, former Vice President Kamala Harris. Swift publicly backed Harris in an Instagram post.
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” she’s no longer “HOT?”
— Donald Trump in new post. pic.twitter.com/lrXsWgLm85
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 16, 2025
In her 2020 Netflix documentary Miss Americana
, Taylor Swift openly shared her political views and criticized former President Donald Trump. Filmed during the 2018 midterms, she called Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn “Trump in a wig”
after endorsing her opponentWhile fans wonder if Swift has responded to Trump’s recent remarks
, despite duet rumors, she has avoided mentioning him by name in recent years, keeping her focus on her music and message.
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