In the wake of the recent Kamala Harris and Donald Trump debate, pop icon Taylor Swift took to Instagram to declare her support for Vice President Harris in the upcoming US presidential election. Swift praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who can guide the nation with “calm and not chaos,” highlighting Harris’s Vice President Pick Tim Walz for his stance on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights and women’s rights. The singer also playfully signed off her post as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady,” a subtle jab at JD Vance, Donald Trump’s Vice President pick.
Elon Musk, a known supporter of Donald Trump, responded to Swift’s endorsement on X (formerly known as Twitter) with an outlandish offer. “Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life,” Musk wrote in a post that quickly garnered millions of views and a flood of comments.
Social media users were quick to express their bewilderment and disapproval at Musk’s response. Many deemed it “creepy and weird,” questioning the reasoning behind such an offer. Comments poured in, with some wondering if this meant Taylor Swift would now allow the Democratic Party to use her music freely for campaign events. Others poked fun at the timing and the overall absurdity of the situation.
Musk’s unexpected and unconventional response to Taylor Swift’s endorsement has undoubtedly added a layer of intrigue to the already captivating 2024 US presidential election. Whether it was a genuine offer or a playful attempt to draw attention, the internet was buzzing with reactions to this bizarre interaction between two high-profile figures.