Bruce Springsteen Jabs Donald Trump And The Ellisons As He Performs On Stephen Colbert’s Second-To-Last Show
Bruce Springsteen made critical remarks about Donald Trump and the Ellison brothers during his performance on Stephen Colbert's penultimate show. He expressed support for Colbert, highlighting the challenges faced by comedians under the current political climate. Springsteen also performed a song addressing recent events related to ICE raids in Minnesota.
- ▪Bruce Springsteen criticized Donald Trump and the Ellisons during his appearance on The Late Show.
- ▪He expressed support for Stephen Colbert, who is leaving the show due to financial reasons.
- ▪Springsteen performed 'Streets of Minneapolis' in response to recent ICE raids in Minnesota.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 2 right.
- ▪ Bruce Springsteen Slams Donald Trump and New CBS Overlord David Ellison During Final ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Performance: “These Are Small-Minded People” — Decider
- ▪ Bruce Springsteen takes jab at Trump, Paramount during Stephen Colbert’s second-to-last ‘Late Show’ — New York Post
- ▪ Bruce Springsteen Calls Out Trump, Larry and David Ellison in Colbert’s Second-to-Last ‘Late Show’ — Variety
- ▪ Bruce Springsteen Sings a Rallying Cry as Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ends — Rolling Stone
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Bruce Springsteen Sacha Lecca/Rolling Stone Bruce Springsteen made a few jabs at Donald Trump and David and Larry Ellison before he performed on Stephen Colbert‘s second-to-last The Late Show on CBS. “I’m here in support tonight for Stephen, because you’re the first guy in America who has lost his show because we got a president who can’t take a joke,” Springsteen said. He went on, “And because Larry and David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass to get what they want. Anyway, Stephen, these are small-minded people.
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