Anthony was quickly embraced by many conservatives although he considers himself politically neutral. The article shows that many people supported Anthony's message. Joe Rogan interviewed Anthony in Joe Rogan Experience #2027 – Oliver Anthony on 8/30/23.

Forbes reported in Controversial 'Rich Men North Of Richmond'—Oliver Anthony's Hit Song Championed By The Right—Explained on 8/15/23 with

Notable right-wing champions of the song include Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who praised it as an "anthem of the forgotten Americans who truly support this nation," along with former Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake and pundit Benny Johnson.

Conservative pundit Ben Shapiro praised the song, calling it "the cry of a lot of people in the United States" who feel "there are too many people who have their hand in their pocket, particularly elites in the federal government." Right-wing pundit Jack Posobiec helped the song go viral—he garnered 5 million views after posting a video of Anthony's performance on X—and praised its anti-establishment message. Country singer John Rich praised Anthony's song and urged his fans to "pray for this man to survive his fame and hold the independent position he's been given."