Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump in Stephen Colbert appearance

Bruce Springsteen did not hold back during his recent appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, using the platform to fire sharp criticism at Donald Trump.

A Host in the Crosshairs

Upon his introduction, The Boss wasted no time addressing the current political climate. "I’m here in support tonight for Stephen, because you’re the first guy in America who’s lost his show because we’ve got a president who can’t take a joke," Springsteen remarked.

He further directed his comments toward the leadership at Paramount, stating, "And uh, because Larry and David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass to get what they want."

A Charged Performance

The performance portion of the evening featured a poignant song titled "Streets of Minneapolis." Springsteen dedicated the track to anti-ICE protesters Alex Pretti and Renee Good, who were killed.

The lyrics highlighted a tense narrative: "Trump’s federal thugs beat up on his face and his chest, then we heard the gunshots and Alex Pretti lay in the snow dead," he sang. "Their claim was self-defense, sir, just don’t believe your eyes. It’s our blood and bones and these whistles and phones against Miller and Noem’s dirty lies."

Ongoing Tension

This televised jab follows a series of public exchanges. Last month, Donald Trump used Truth Social to criticize the music legend and long-time critic Bruce Springsteen, labeling him a "dried up prune."

In that social media post, the president claimed that Springsteen suffers from a "long had a horrible and incurable case of Trump Derangement Syndrome." 205focus.com will continue to monitor this evolving story.