Bruce Springsteen's former drummer is calling out "The Boss" for his continued disrespect toward President Donald Trump, delivering a reality check that's sure to sting the woke rock legend and his liberal fanbase.
Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez, who drummed for Springsteen for years during the band's formative period, said the aging rocker should show basic "respect" for President Trump simply because he holds the highest office in the land.
While Springsteen has spent years bashing Trump and pushing left-wing talking points, his former bandmate apparently still believes in something called decency and respect for the office of the presidency—concepts that seem foreign to Hollywood elites and entertainment industry liberals.
A Voice of Reason From Rock's Past
Lopez's comments highlight the growing divide between everyday Americans who respect our democratic institutions and the coastal elite entertainers who think their celebrity status gives them license to trash the president.
This isn't the first time we've seen former associates distance themselves from Springsteen's political grandstanding. While "The Boss" preaches about working-class values in his songs, his actions show he's just another out-of-touch millionaire lecturing regular folks about politics.
The irony is rich: Springsteen built his career singing about blue-collar America, yet he can't bring himself to show basic respect for the president that working Americans chose in a landslide victory.
"Should have respect for President Trump," Lopez said, displaying the kind of class and patriotism that seems to be in short supply among entertainment elites.
President Trump has been delivering on his promises to Make America Great Again, securing the border, bringing back American energy dominance, and restoring respect for our nation abroad. Meanwhile, celebrities like Springsteen continue their tired resistance act that voters soundly rejected in 2024.
Maybe it's time for aging rock stars to take a lesson from Lopez: respect the office, respect the American people's choice, and respect the democratic process that made this country great.