In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show, U2's iconic frontman Bono addressed President Donald Trump's call for an investigation into him and other celebrities.
The President's demand for scrutiny arose from their support of former Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. Bono, alongside Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey, found themselves at the center of Trump's allegations, which suggested that Harris's campaign had financially compensated these endorsements. Bono, however, firmly denied any such transactions during his conversation with Kimmel.
According to Mediaite, President Trump took to Truth Social to express his grievances, targeting Bono, Springsteen, and Winfrey. The President's message was part of a broader critique of those who have publicly opposed him, including Springsteen, who recently made headlines for his outspoken criticism of Trump's policies during a concert in the United Kingdom. In response, Trump shared a satirical video depicting himself hitting Springsteen with a golf ball, further escalating the feud. Bono, when asked by Kimmel whether he sided with Trump or Springsteen, humorously acknowledged Springsteen's moniker, "the Boss," suggesting there is only one true boss in America.
During the interview, Bono humorously remarked on Trump's late-night social media activity, quipping, "I dont want to cut in on your actions because I know the president at 1 a.m. or 1:30 or whatever that was is usually thinking about you." He reiterated his stance on political endorsements, stating, "U2 and I have never been paid or played a show to support any candidate from any parts. That never happened." Bono also took a jab at Truth Social, describing it as "pretty anti-social and not very true."
Bono's concerns extend beyond personal grievances, as he foresees "trouble" stemming from Trump's policies. Drawing on his extensive humanitarian work, particularly in combating AIDS and poverty in Africa through organizations like ONE, Bono highlighted the discontent among conservatives and evangelicals who once supported Trump. He noted that many are now disillusioned by the President's cuts to humanitarian programs, including USAID and PEPFAR, which have been instrumental in saving millions of lives.
"Weve got a lot of very religious Catholics, evangelicals, conservatives, who are very, very, very angry with the person that they voted into office, having demolished instruments of mercy and compassion," Bono stated. He emphasized the importance of these programs, saying, "Thats the America that we love. Thats the America that we all want to be part of, and they are not happy, and there will be trouble."
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