Bruce Springsteen Slams Donald Trump and New CBS Overlord David Ellison During Final ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Performance: “These Are Small-Minded People”

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Coverage of the event varied significantly across outlets. Rolling Stone focused on the emotional aspects of Springsteen's performance and its significance as a rallying cry, while Variety highlighted Springsteen's criticisms of political…

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Bruce Springsteen Slams Donald Trump and New CBS Overlord David Ellison During Final ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Performance: “These Are Small-Minded People”

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Bruce Springsteen made a special appearance on the final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' where he criticized Donald Trump and CBS executives. He suggested that the show's cancellation was linked to Colbert's criticism of Trump and the network's financial dealings with the former president. Springsteen performed his song 'Streets of Minneapolis,' which addresses issues related to Trump's policies and actions.

Key facts

▪Bruce Springsteen voiced his support for Stephen Colbert during the final days of 'The Late Show.'
▪He criticized President Trump and CBS' new corporate leadership for the show's cancellation.
▪Springsteen's performance included a song that directly addresses Trump's immigration policies.

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5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 right.

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▪ Bruce Springsteen Jabs Donald Trump And The Ellisons As He Performs On Stephen Colbert’s Second-To-Last Show — Deadline
▪ 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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