Rolling Stones Tour UPDATE: Mick Jagger Rips Barack Obama During Band's Last Show Before Glastonbury

By Ryan Book, Mstars News (RyanMBook88@gmail.com) | Jun 27, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

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The Rolling Stones closed out the North American leg of its "50 & Counting" Tour in Washington D.C., and the band made sure to capitalize on the political climate of the national capitol during stage banter. 

"I don't think President Obama is here tonight," vocalist Mick Jagger said during a break. "But I'm sure he's listening in." 

The shot aimed at the recently revealed actions of the National Security Administration drew laughs from the crowd. Jagger apparently felt bad about the criticism because The Rolling Stones twitter account went out of its way to compliment Obama later. 

"Was a great show in Washington DC last night ending our US tour. BTW I applaud President Obama's new climate change plans, very refreshing," read the tweet. 

The Stones have always been a bit cheeky, and that includes ribbing themselves. Jagger kept the theme of Presidents going when mocking himself and the group for their age, referencing during the '60s when Lady Bird Johnson attended one of the band's shows. 

Some have expressed concerns that the show at Washington D.C.'s Verizon Center may be the last performance of The Rolling Stones in the United States. The band hasn't expressed any indications that they're planning on retirement, but this tour IS its fiftieth anniversary celebration. The group ended its set with "Satisfaction," the smash that became the band's first no. 1 hit in the U.S. 

The group still has a few shows to play in its homeland of England before giving it a rest however. This weekend the band will serve as the headliner at the Glastonbury Music Festival. Rumors on who the band will bring onstage as special guests are running rampant as the date approaches. The most likely potential guest appearances, according to bookies in the UK: Jeff Beck, Bruce Springsteen, Adele and David Bowie. 

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