White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week
During Stephen Colbert's farewell week, Robert De Niro and Bruce Springsteen made critical remarks about President Trump on 'The Late Show.' De Niro joked about the Epstein files, while Springsteen expressed support for Colbert and criticized Paramount executives. The White House responded by disparaging Colbert and his show's ratings.
- ▪Robert De Niro joked about the Epstein files during his appearance on 'The Late Show.'
- ▪Bruce Springsteen performed a protest song and criticized Paramount's executives for their alleged political motivations.
- ▪The White House called Stephen Colbert a 'pathetic trainwreck' following the celebrities' comments.
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Politics on Late Night White House fires back after Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen take Trump swipes amid Colbert's farewell week Robert De Niro joked about the Epstein files while Bruce Springsteen called out Paramount's Larry and David Ellison by name By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 21, 2026 8:28pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trump celebrates 'The Late Show' cancellation: 'Love that Colbert got fired' Senior White House correspondent Peter Doocy provides details on President Donald Trump's upcoming 'Genius Act' signing ceremony and his direction for AG Pam Bondi to release 'pertinent' Epstein documents.
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