"Songwriter of 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Denounces GOP Debate Use, Rejects Conservative Label"

Singer Oliver Anthony, whose chart-topping song "Rich Men North of Richmond" has become a conservative anthem, expressed amusement at its use during the GOP debate, stating that he wrote the song about the people on the debate stage. The song criticizes the "rich men north of Richmond" for the struggles faced by working-class Americans. While Fox News co-host Martha MacCallum highlighted the song's popularity and asked why it resonated, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis used it to criticize Bidenomics and advocate for reversing American decline, although Anthony clarified that the song is not about Joe Biden specifically.