April 27, 2026
Bruce Springsteen offers ‘prayer’ for Trump after WHCA Dinner shooting despite months of criticism
After months of criticizing Trump, Bruce Springsteen sent a prayer for the president and condemned political violence following the WHCA Dinner shooting in D.C.
TL;DR
- Bruce Springsteen offered prayers for President Trump and his administration after a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.
- Springsteen condemned all forms of political violence, stating there is "no place in any way, shape, or form for political violence of any kind."
- The shooting involved a suspected gunman, Cole Allen, who opened fire at a security checkpoint and was taken into custody.
- President Trump praised the Secret Service and law enforcement for their swift actions in apprehending the suspect.
- Springsteen has been a vocal critic of Trump's administration, previously describing it as "corrupt, incompetent, racist, reckless and treasonous."