Elon Musk slammed for creepy Taylor Swift comment.
Elon Musk has found himself in the hot seat again, and this time it’s for a bizarre comment he made about Taylor Swift.
Swift recently endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which Musk, unsurprisingly, took issue with.
But instead of a straightforward political debate, Musk took a strange turn, sparking major backlash with his unsettling response.
Musk’s history of controversial tweets resurfaces.
To understand why this stirred such strong reactions, it’s important to note that Musk is no stranger to controversial social media behavior.
Over the years, Musk has become notorious for making eccentric and inflammatory posts, often sparking criticism for his erratic online presence.
He has continued to publicly support Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance, despite the divisiveness surrounding both figures.
Musk’s political leanings have drawn significant attention, especially as he transitions X (formerly Twitter) into a platform with fewer content restrictions.
Swift’s Harris endorsement exposed.
Swift, on the other hand, has been vocal about her politics, stepping into the political arena in recent years to endorse Democratic candidates.
Swift’s decision to publicly support Harris was no shock to her fans. She has long advocated for causes like LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive rights.
What did catch people off guard was Musk’s inappropriate response, which some saw as diminishing her serious endorsement with a bizarre joke.
Swift‘s support for Harris explained.
Swift’s endorsement of Harris and Tim Walz was a clear message: she wants leaders who champion causes that matter to her.
She captioned her post: “I think [Harris] is a steady-handed, gifted leader, and I believe we can accomplish so much more if led by calm and not chaos.”
And chaos is what Musk seems to deliver. With nearly 200 million followers, many feel he should be more responsible with his massive platform.
It’s no secret that Musk likes to stir the pot, but this time, many are saying he’s crossed a line.
Swift’s political evolution detailed.
Taylor Swift, however, is no stranger to controversy herself. While she’s now outspoken, there was a time she avoided political discourse altogether.
She first broke her silence on politics in 2018, endorsing Democratic candidates in Tennessee, surprising many who saw her as apolitical.
At the time, she explained her hesitation, saying, “As a country musician, I was always told it’s better to stay out of [politics].”
But as the Trump presidency wore on, Swift said she felt compelled to speak out, educating herself on the issues and discussing them with her inner circle.
Fast forward to 2024, and Swift has become a major political influencer. In 2023 alone, her efforts to encourage voter registration broke records.
Her power is undeniable, as Swifties responded in droves to her call to action, with Vote.org seeing a 13,000-user surge after just one of her posts.
Musk’s offbeat response seems to have only made things worse for him, fueling speculation about his social media habits and public behavior.
Elon Musk’s shocking tweet exposed.
In a now-viral tweet, Musk wrote: “Fine Taylor… you win… I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”
Yes, you read that correctly. Musk, who is already a father of 12, made a cryptic offer to Swift.
Internet explodes with backlash over Musk’s comment.
Swift, who posted a picture with her cat Benjamin Button while endorsing Harris, likely didn’t expect this weird turn of events from the Tesla founder.
But the internet exploded. Musk’s tweet was met with a wave of disgust, with one user calling it “creepy” and “unsettling.”
Another user didn’t hold back, writing: “Elon responding to tonight by telling Taylor Swift he’ll impregnate her is peak weirdo and creeper behavior.”
The backlash only intensified. One commenter went so far as to say, “Cringe just called and asked you to stop, Leon,” referencing Trump’s mistaken name for Musk at a recent rally.
Musk’s humor falls flat as backlash grows.
One outraged fan replied to Musk’s tweet: “No self-respecting woman would agree to this, and I am certain Taylor Swift is a woman.”
Other critics were quick to point out the apparent power play. “Is it some sort of alpha male dominance thing?” asked one commenter.
While Musk seemed to be joking, it’s clear his humor didn’t land well with many. “This tweet takes things to a whole new level of strange,” another user wrote.
It’s clear Swift wields more influence than just in the music world, and her endorsement of Harris only solidifies her standing as a political force.
Will this latest outburst be a turning point for Musk? Or just another bizarre blip in his increasingly controversial online legacy? Only time will tell.