AFM Defends Swift, Springsteen Against Trump's Attacks | JQJO

The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) released a statement defending Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen after President Trump attacked them on social media. The AFM president, Tino Gagliardi, condemned Trump's personal attacks, praising Swift and Springsteen as role models and highlighting their musical contributions. The statement emphasized musicians' right to freedom of expression and affirmed the union's solidarity with its members. Trump's posts on Truth Social criticized both artists, referencing Swift's past political stances and calling Springsteen "dumb as a rock". This follows previous instances where Springsteen publicly criticized Trump.