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Springsteen Slams Trump: "Can't Take a Joke"
21 May
Summary
- Bruce Springsteen criticized President Trump on The Late Show.
- He dedicated his song "Streets of Minneapolis" to Stephen Colbert.
- Springsteen alluded to CBS's parent company's settlement with Trump.
During his appearance on the penultimate episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, rock icon Bruce Springsteen delivered pointed remarks about President Donald Trump.
Springsteen, 76, asserted that Trump "can't take a joke" and characterized the president's actions as those of "small-minded people" lacking understanding of American freedoms. He also referenced a settlement between CBS's parent company, Paramount Global, and Trump.
The "Dancing in the Dark" artist performed "Streets of Minneapolis," dedicating the song to Colbert. This track, inspired by protests against ICE in Minneapolis and amid Trump's deportation efforts, previously debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Digital Song Sales chart.
The Late Show, hosted by Colbert for 11 seasons since 2015, is scheduled to air its final episode on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 11:35 p.m. ET, following its cancellation by CBS. The network cited financial decisions amidst a challenging late-night landscape for the show's conclusion.
