Springsteen and Trump's Awkward Encounter at US Open: A Tense Moment in Queens
Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump were both in attendance at the US Open men's final in Queens, New York. Broadcasters were instructed to censor any negative reactions to Trump's presence, but the tension was palpable when Springsteen and Trump found themselves seated near each other. Springsteen has been vocal in his criticism of the Trump administration during his recent tour in the UK and Europe, calling it corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous. Trump, in turn, threatened to prevent Springsteen from re-entering the country and called for an investigation into him and other musicians who supported Kamala Harris. Despite the awkward encounter, Trump's reception at the US Open was mixed. Subscribe to Consequence's email digest for the latest news in music, film, and television, tour updates, exclusive giveaways, and more.