Bruce Springsteen, the iconic voice of the American working class, has hit a sour note by rejecting claims of his billionaire status. Despite Forbes estimating his net worth at a robust $1.2 billion in July, the "Born to Run" songwriter claims he's not even close, chalking it up to "superfluous spending" in a new interview with The Telegraph.
Now, while some might laud his philanthropy, like his covert donation to striking miners in the '80s, let's call a spade a spade – It turns out Springsteen's always been a card-carrying leftist. His music, which once sang of the heartland, now seems to echo more of a 'tax the rich' vibe rather than the genuine American spirit of self-reliance and hard work.
Sure, his catalog fetched him $500 million from Sony, but his financial acumen or lack thereof seems to be as questionable as his political endorsements. Springsteen, ever the liberal darling, has thrown his weight behind Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris, showcasing his political colors more vividly than his stage lights. And while he might not be dodging tax brackets, his lavish spending on the "superfluous" could teach us all a lesson about fiscal responsibility.
Perhaps instead of singing about the streets of Philadelphia, he should pen a tune on the perils of superfluous spending. After all, in true conservative fashion, it's not about how much you make but how you manage what you've got.
