Bono bites back at Donald Trump over claims of ‘illegal campaign donations' to Kamala Harris
U2 star also says 'there's only one boss in America', backing Bruce Springsteen
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U2 frontman Bono has hit back at US president Donald Trump's allegations of 'illegal campaign contribution' against celebrities who made appearances in support of Kamala Harris's ill-fated campaign.
During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday night, the comedian jokingly asked the Dubliner: 'Whose side are you on, Trump or Bruce Springsteen?'
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