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Viral Video Shows Springsteen Walk Past Chris Christie at Brooklyn Concert

A brief concert clip set off online debate over a possible snub.

Overview

  • A short fan video shows Bruce Springsteen high-fiving people in a walkway, then continuing past former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
  • The clip, posted by Twitter/X user @mikeryan and featured by TMZ, spread widely across social media.
  • Christie appears to reach out, then pulls back his hand and starts clapping in time with the music.
  • The footage does not establish whether Springsteen saw Christie, and neither has commented publicly.
  • Context for the reactions includes Springsteen’s March criticism of President Donald Trump and Trump’s insult in reply, as well as Christie’s shift from Trump ally to outspoken critic.