Bruce Springsteen's manager has dismissed reports of a feud with former New Jersey governor Chris Christie following a viral video from a recent concert. Jon Landau called the claims absurd and emphasized their long friendship. Christie attended the May 14 show at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
A video from Springsteen's May 14 performance at the Barclays Center showed the singer walking past Christie during a high-five attempt near the end of “10th Avenue Freeze-Out.” The moment sparked online speculation about tension between the two, given their differing political views. Landau issued a statement to Rolling Stone clarifying that the interaction was misunderstood and that Christie remains a welcome guest at future shows.