Trump wants investigations into Springsteen, Beyonce, Oprah and Bono

Donald Trump's rage toward his celebrity critics might seem like trivia, but his willingness to use the power of the state to pursue his critics matters.

Monday, May 19, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump wants investigations into Springsteen, Beyonce, Oprah and Bono Trump wants investigations into Springsteen, Beyonce, Oprah and Bono Donald Trump's rage toward his celebrity critics might seem like trivia, but his willingness to use the power of the state to pursue his critics matters. MORE Trump appointee reportedly pressed analyst to redo intelligence the White House didn't like There's a growing fear that the White House and Trump appointees are potentially destabilizing the U.S. intelligence community. MORE Trump appointee reportedly pressed analyst to redo intelligence the White House didn't like There's a growing fear that the White House and Trump appointees are potentially destabilizing the U.S. intelligence community. MORE Why the latest downgrade of the U.S. credit rating is an embarrassment for Republicans In 2011, Republicans were responsible for a U.S. credit rating downgrade. In 2023, it happened again. And in 2025, the GOP is again to blame. MORE Why the latest downgrade of the U.S. credit rating is an embarrassment for Republicans In 2011, Republicans were responsible for a U.S. credit rating downgrade. In 2023, it happened again. And in 2025, the GOP is again to blame. MORE By trying to bully Walmart, Trump gives away the game on his tariffs agenda If Donald Trump were right about foreign countries paying tariffs, why is he demanding that Walmart "eat the tariffs"? Because he's wrong about the basics. MORE By trying to bully Walmart, Trump gives away the game on his tariffs agenda If Donald Trump were right about foreign countries paying tariffs, why is he demanding that Walmart "eat the tariffs"? Because he's wrong about the basics. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Trump reduced to whiny complaints on social media after Supreme Court rejects his deportation plans Trump's indifference to the separation of powers goes from bad to worse In overnight vote, Republicans move closer to pushing Trump agenda bill through House On guns, Trump administration takes another dramatic step in a dangerous direction How the MAGA 'manosphere' exploits attention to attract eager, young voters   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL MADDOWSHOW ON THREADS RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER