Bruce Springsteen trolls Trump's Australian call in the best way

"We're going to use this to send a letter back home."
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Johnny Lieu
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You might've heard the news that Donald Trump reportedly had a doozy of a conversation with Australia's prime minister Malcolm Turnbull. While the Aussie leader had denied the phone call ended abruptly, that hasn't stopped The Boss.

Bruce Springsteen opened his show in Melbourne, Australia, with an acoustic cover of The Orlons' 1962 song "Don't Hang Up" on Thursday. Trololol indeed.

"We stand before you, embarrassed Americans tonight ... we're going to use this [song] to send a letter back home," Springsteen said.

Springsteen has used much of his Australian tour to share his annoyance at Trump, while also sharing his support for movements such as the Women's Marches.

It's safe to say it's won't be the last we'll hear from The Boss on the matter.

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Johnny Lieu

Mashable Australia's Web Culture Reporter.Reach out to me on Twitter at @Johnny_Lieu or via email at jlieu [at] mashable.com

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