"Rich Men North of Richmond" Singer Criticizes Republicans for Using Song in Debate
Oliver Anthony, the singer of the hit song "Rich Men North of Richmond," criticized Republican candidates for using his song in the presidential debate, stating that the song was written about those very people. The song, which laments the plight of the working class, has been championed by the political right as an anti-big-government anthem but criticized by some on the left for its portrayal of welfare recipients. Anthony released a video rejecting the notion that he aligns with conservatives and emphasized that the song's message goes beyond Joe Biden and should not be weaponized for political purposes. He also clarified that the song criticizes government inefficiencies and the politicians involved, rather than attacking the poor.