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Mick Jagger reiterated on July 11, 2026 via the New York Times The Interview that his primary role at live shows is to give audiences an escape, likening a concert to a sporting event where everything else is shut out. He said brief political references in songs are acceptable, but he rejects extended political speeches on stage, contrasting his approach with Bruce Springsteen’s recent anti‑Trump rants. The same point was restated in a July 13 interview, where Jagger emphasized that concerts should remain entertainment‑focused and not become political lectures. Jagger also promoted the Rolling Stones’ 25th studio album *Foreign Tongues*, released July 10, 2026, and highlighted festival appearances at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, British Summer Time Hyde Park and Glastonbury. Former Staind front‑man Aaron Lewis claimed he has been blacklisted by venues such as the Grand Ole Opry because of his political views and announced his sixth solo album *Give My Country Back* for July 17. On July 26, 2026, Springsteen’s “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour featured lengthy political commentary that drew sharp rebuke from fellow musicians. Jagger, speaking on a New York Times podcast, again stressed that concerts should "entertain, not lecture." Journey’s Jonathan Cain called Springsteen "an annoying, bitter, old man" and urged him to stop the speeches. Former President Donald Trump escalated the feud by posting an AI‑generated image mocking Springsteen on Truth Social. Later that day, Trump uploaded more than 40 AI‑generated pictures to Truth Social, reinforcing targeting media personalities, political opponents and depicting a fictitious U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, while promoting a “TRUMP 2028” campaign. Observers described the barrage as delusional, adding a new digital dimension to the cultural clash over politics in live music.

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