Kamala Harris VP Tim Walz announces Bruce Springsteen day in Minnesota amid singer’s feud with Trump

Former President and Republican nominee Donald J. Trump, has previously ridiculed Springsteen's Democratic views.

Last year, a governor from a blue state issued a proclamation designating March 5 as Bruce Springsteen Day.

The state in question was not New Jersey.

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota, a dedicated fan of The Boss and recently announced as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate, celebrated the rocker's concert in St. Paul last year with high praise and declared a day in his honor.

The proclamation signed by Mr. Walz stated, “Springsteen’s music is a source of inspiration for many people in Minnesota, reminding us of the values we hold dear, including kindness, compassion and fairness.”

As Mr. Walz is anticipated to leverage his working-class appeal as part of the Democratic presidential ticket, it is fitting to see how fervently he has embraced the voice of the working man.

While Mr. Springsteen's music resonates across the political spectrum (with even Republican former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie being a notable fan), The Boss has consistently supported Democratic candidates on the campaign trail, endorsing every Democratic nominee since John Kerry. 

He developed a close friendship with former President Barack Obama and narrated an ad for President Biden.

Former President Donald J. Trump, the Republican nominee and a native of New York, has begun ridiculing some of Mr. Springsteen's Democratic endorsements. 

During a campaign event in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, Mr. Trump mentioned Mr. Springsteen's appearance at a Hillary Clinton rally in 2016.

“I’m not a huge fan,” he said about Mr. Springsteen. “I have a bad trait. I only like people that like me.”

Mr. Springsteen expressed his opinions about Mr. Trump early on, referring to him as a "moron" in a 2016 interview with Rolling Stone.