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Bruce Springsteen<\/a> dropped a fiery six-song live EP on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), capturing his recent performance at Manchester\u2019s Co-op Live venue. The release serves as both a musical offering and a bold political statement targeting President Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Land of Hopes and Dreams<\/em> EP, recorded during The Boss\u2019s electrifying May 14 show, showcases both Springsteen\u2019s musical prowess and his passionate political commentary. Throughout the EP, the rock legend delivers powerful on-stage speeches where he takes aim at Trump \u2014 without explicitly naming him \u2014 condemning what he calls a \u201ccorrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock \u2018n\u2019 roll, in dangerous times,\u201d Springsteen told the crowd. \u201cWe ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us, raise your voices against authoritarianism, and let freedom ring.\u201d<\/p>\n In response to Springsteen\u2019s recent criticisms, Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, sharing a doctored video showing him hitting a golf ball that appears to strike Springsteen during a performance, causing him to fall. The 78-year-old former president also recently mocked the 74-year-old musician, calling him a \u201cdried out prune.\u201d<\/p>\n