Even as his fame and wealth have soared over the decades, Bruce Springsteen has retained the voice of the working class’ balladeer. He has often weighed in on politics — most notably when he was

Bruce Springsteen released an EP today from his "Land Of Hope And Dreams" European tour, including the scathing comments he made about Donald Trump.

A viral Facebook post claims that Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen performed a duet together on stage in response to criticism from US President Donald Trump. The post describes the event as a powerful act of defiance.

Artists such as Neil Young have come to Springsteen’s defense. In a post on his personal website on Tuesday, Young stated he “wasn’t scared” of the President and that he should “STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made. Taylor Swift is right. So is Bruce.”

Springsteen has never been one to shy away from political topics. His 1984 hit " Born in the U.S.A. ," for example, tells of the disillusionment and alienation a Vietnam War veteran faces on his return to the U.S. But that doesn't mean all politics-related rumors involving Springsteen are true.