NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during 'The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour' at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)

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Bruce Springsteen leaves superfan Chris Christie hanging in rough concert moment in NYC

Updated 8 hours ago
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New York Post
Washington Times
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Bruce Springsteen appeared to bypass former New Jersey governor Chris Christie during a Brooklyn show, walking past Christie as Christie extended his hand. Three articles describe a viral clip of Springsteen not acknowledging Christie while high-fiving other fans. The New York Post and Washington Times portray Christie’s outstretched hand going unmet, while Fox News notes the moment and calls it an apparent snub with uncertainty about intent. All sources reference a moment captured at the Barclays Center on Thursday and circulating on social media, with no additional stated consequences or reasons.

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Bruce Springsteen appears to leave Chris Christie hanging in viral concert moment caught on video
Fox News
Fox News
Strongly right
5/15/2026

Bruce Springsteen appears to leave Chris Christie hanging in viral concert moment caught on video

A viral concert clip shows Bruce Springsteen appearing to walk past former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie without acknowledging him as Christie reaches out during an awkward exchange. Bruce Springsteen appeared to snub Chris Christie during an awkward concert moment caught on video. In a viral clip shared on social.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 11: Bruce Springsteen performs during 'The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour' at Madison Square Garden on May 11, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images)
New York Post
New York Post
Leaning right
5/15/2026

Bruce Springsteen leaves superfan Chris Christie hanging in rough concert moment in NYC

Bruce Springsteen appeared to snub Chris Christie during an awkward concert moment caught on video. In a viral clip shared on social media, Springsteen can be seen walking through the crowd at his Brooklyn concert on Thursday before heading right past the former New Jersey governor. Christie held out his hand to.

Bruce Springsteen bypasses Chris Christie's handshake in viral clip
Washington Times
Washington Times
Leaning right
5/15/2026

Bruce Springsteen bypasses Chris Christie's handshake in viral clip

Bruce Springsteen appeared to snub former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie at a Brooklyn concert Thursday, walking past the Republican politician’s outstretched hand in a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Video captured at the Barclays Center shows Mr. Springsteen high-fiving fans as he made his way.