U.S. President Donald J. Trump addressed the media on Air Force One while departing Al Bateen Executive Airport on May 15, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. During this session, President Trump directed criticism towards the Supreme Court, Republican colleagues, and several prominent celebrities in a series of social media posts. These posts highlighted the domestic political challenges he currently faces and his ongoing personal grievances.
In one of his posts, President Trump expressed disapproval of renowned rock musician Bruce Springsteen, who had made critical remarks about the U.S. President from abroad. Trump dismissed Springsteen’s musical talent and political stance, following the musician’s description of the administration as “treasonous.” Additionally, Trump accused the U.S. Supreme Court of being manipulated and criticized Republican “grandstanders” who threaten to disrupt his legislative agenda.
The President also commented on pop star Taylor Swift, alleging her decline in popularity and attributing it to his previous criticism of her, especially after Swift’s endorsement of his 2024 electoral opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris. These posts were published during Trump’s return flight to the U.S. from a four-day Middle Eastern tour.
While overseas, President Trump engaged in a series of business negotiations and received commendations from Gulf State leaders. Meanwhile, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments regarding Trump’s executive order aimed at terminating birthright citizenship. This longstanding policy currently grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S. During these proceedings, the court’s liberal justices expressed skepticism, with some conservative justices, including Trump-appointee Justice Amy Coney Barrett, questioning the government’s arguments.
In Washington, D.C., protests took place outside the Supreme Court against Trump’s efforts to end birthright citizenship. Trump responded by asserting that the court was being influenced by left-wing groups lacking public support. He urged congressional Republicans to unite in passing a comprehensive bill featuring significant tax cuts and other campaign promises.
Despite this call for unity, divisions within the House Budget Committee led to the bill’s blockage due to conservative opposition. Meanwhile, Bruce Springsteen continued to voice criticism against Trump and leaders like Elon Musk, highlighting issues of free speech and global inequality. Springsteen’s remarks further fueled Trump’s disparaging comments about the musician’s demeanor and intelligence, suggesting that Springsteen refrain from speaking until he returns to the U.S.
President Trump remains steadfast in his agenda, while navigating political resistance both domestically and from influential cultural figures.
