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Bruce Springsteen performs 'Streets of Minneapolis' on Colbert and criticizes Trump

musicMay 21, 20265510,628

Bruce Springsteen used Stephen Colbert's penultimate Late Show appearance to directly attack Donald Trump and CBS owners. Springsteen told Colbert, "Stephen, I'm here in support tonight for Stephen because you're the first guy in America who lost his show because we got a President can't take a joke," and said the network's decision was petty and tied to the president. Springsteen framed his remarks as standing with Colbert and called out corporate leadership for yielding to political pressure. The confrontation matters because it spotlights tensions over satire, executive control of late-night programming, and whether networks will defend hosts facing political backlash.

Material Culture
@materialculture.bsky.social

Springsteen brought us to tears tonight with his performance of Streets of Minneapolis on Colbert.

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Material Culture64

It felt like viewing an historical event that will go down in history as an echoing demand for justice in the darkest of ages.

Mike Davis • Feed After Midnight52

Let’s send Stephen out with the best ratings of his career, and leave CBS high and dry. Watch the Late Show finale TONIGHT. Spread the word! mdavis19881.substack.com/p/a-fond-far...

Bel36

youtu.be/GDaPdpwA4Iw?... worth posting and sharing here ❤️

Natalie34

We watch Stephen Colbert all the way down in Australia, love & going to miss him. I knew he would get Bruce in for his last hoorah💙💛💙

Greg 🤍 MidwestUSA15

It’s a call for the 70% who are sick of this to march on D.C. and clog it up and stop it until change happens. That ballroom is a bunker being built for him to stay forever.

Deb Terry- Proud Antifa13

You know I was never as fond of Springsteen as I am these days.

mabelolivelover.bsky.social12

Everything in this time brings me to tears. I feel like an abused person who needs a restraining order against my country

mozzy2025.bsky.social11

The words in this song says everything, Springsteen you are America Strong and Free

aquamanto.bsky.social8

An artist who creates from times of crisis.

Lynniek8

That's why they call him the Boss . A true patriot who loves this country and doing his part to preserve democracy ❤️

Red 🇨🇦👋🦈6

I would love to attend but won't cross the border....what an experience...glad you were there.

The Opinionated Retiree and Nasty Part Owner of Canada 🇨🇦5

I certainly cried. What a performance!

occupystephanie4

tRump ain't shit. Bruce is the BOSS!

W4

A hero for these times.

Miaganga4

That song will do it.

dualcitizenusa-uk.bsky.social4

Rock & Roll bands better come forth NOW The Boss stands alone ??????

Rachel 🌈🚺 🥄 ♿️💙3

I can’t listen to this song and not cry. Bruce nailed it once again. And so glad he performed it on Colbert this week!

rosemaryblewis3

He made me all the more dedicated to continuing the fight. We have to.💙

Fuck Nazis!3

Renee and Alex and all the others killed by Republican fascism and their so called police. Never forget.

Sovngarde3

I got to see him perform this at #nokings in St Paul. The Boss continues to be an absolute legend.

PalmTreeSurfer2

Very impactful many tears wonderful job Boss 💙

75renka.bsky.social2

Amazing performance. So honored I was able to witness it.

see-cee.bsky.social2

Every movement has its songs. They matter.

pjp11.bsky.social2

Minnesotan here. I cried through the whole thing. Boycott CBS, Paramount and their advertisers!

EarthMomma2

@materialculture.bsky.social Here ya go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMrNO6VjqiA Join the resistance. Watch Stephen Colberts LAST SHOW, TONIGHT

Betty Jane2

Beautiful song and a tribute to the wonderful people of Minnesota. Thank You from the United States of America... ❤️

moneill16.bsky.social2

We the People need to save our Democratic Republic

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