Chris Christie, a Republican politician and avid Bruce Springsteen fan, has had a complicated relationship with the rock star due to their differing political beliefs. Despite attending over 150 of Springsteen’s concerts and knowing all the lyrics to his songs, Christie has often found their interactions to be frosty. However, Christie recently stated that their relationship has improved, noting that they both care deeply about their families and their home state of New Jersey. While Christie did not elaborate on their recent interactions, he mentioned that Springsteen had called him after spotting him in the crowd at a concert. Although Christie’s political positions have kept him at a distance from Springsteen’s inner circle, their bond seemingly recovered after Christie’s handling of the Hurricane Sandy crisis. However, it frayed again when Springsteen joined Jimmy Fallon in performing a revised version of “Born to Run” that criticized Christie amidst a scandal involving the George Washington Bridge closure. Despite the ups and downs, Christie remains a devoted Springsteen fan and even chose “Thunder Road” as his favorite song when asked by Politico. He described the song as realistic and hopeful, embodying a sense of welcoming and optimism. Christie feels a personal connection to the lyrics and believes that Springsteen’s message resonates with his own experiences. While their relationship has improved, Christie admitted there are limits, and he was unsure if Springsteen would sing at his hypothetical inauguration due to their different political affiliations.