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Springsteen's Former Drummer Denies Calling The Boss 'Woke'
Vini Lopez says he was misquoted and misrepresented in a New York Post article.
Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:22pm
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The ongoing feud between legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen and former President Trump erupts again, as the Boss's former drummer denies misrepresenting his views.Bedminster TodayBruce Springsteen's former drummer Vini Lopez is hitting back at the New York Post after it published a story where he was quoted as suggesting that his former 'Boss' needs to respect President Donald Trump. Lopez claims he was misquoted and misrepresented, and says he would never call Springsteen 'woke'.
Why it matters
This story highlights the ongoing political tensions between Springsteen and Trump, with Springsteen frequently criticizing the former president, while Trump has also taken shots at the legendary musician. The dispute over the accuracy of the New York Post article also raises questions about media ethics and fact-checking.
The details
According to the original New York Post article, Lopez was quoted as saying 'You gotta have respect for the president' and 'Trump is the president of the United States — everyone should have respect for him.' However, Lopez has since taken to social media to refute these quotes, claiming he was misquoted and misrepresented. He insists he would never call Springsteen 'woke' and that he made it clear to the reporter he stands with Springsteen.
- The New York Post article was published on April 13, 2026.
- Lopez responded to the article on social media on April 14, 2026.
The players
Vini Lopez
Bruce Springsteen's former drummer who played with him between 1968 and 1974.
Bruce Springsteen
Legendary rock musician known as 'The Boss', who has frequently criticized former President Donald Trump.
Donald Trump
Former President of the United States, who has also taken shots at Springsteen.
What they’re saying
“If you read that NY Post thing I want you to know that first of all that Headline is a pure Lie. I never said that.”
— Vini Lopez, Former Springsteen Drummer
“I would never call Bruce woke, and I made it clear to her that I stand with Bruce.”
— Vini Lopez, Former Springsteen Drummer
“That article sucks.! I'll never trust anyone again when talking to them.!”
— Vini Lopez, Former Springsteen Drummer
What’s next
It's unclear if Lopez plans to take any further action against the New York Post over the article. The dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between Springsteen and Trump, and the challenges of accurately reporting on political disagreements between public figures.
The takeaway
This story underscores the importance of careful and accurate reporting, as well as the potential for public figures to push back against perceived misrepresentations in the media. It also reflects the highly polarized political climate, where even seemingly innocuous comments can become flashpoints of controversy.
