Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas Backlash arose over what many X users then interpreted as support for Elon Musk post a photo from the multi-billionaire entrepreneur and incoming DOGE co-chairman, along with the caption: “Take us to the year 3000.”
The apparent play on a 2006 Jonas Brothers hit came in response to Musk commenting on an older GIF showing the band spinning a coffee table with the caption “My, how the tables have turned,” referencing a story about Tesla’s success since The victory of newly elected President Donald Trump.
The suspicion of support for Musk angered many on the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, although Jonas never explicitly expressed support for Musk’s ideas.
“I hope one day your daughter meets a man who treats her like Elon and the rest of his friends treat women. Let’s see how supportive you are then,” one critic wrote.
Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas sparked backlash over what many X users interpreted as support for Elon Musk. ((Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic))
Another X user posted a screenshot from her device, showing that Musk’s X account was blocked, but Jonas’ response to his tweet was visible.
“I’ll have to block you too, sorry,” she wrote.
A third commenter demanded that Jonas delete the post “right now,” writing, “This man is horrible and even if this was just a joke it’s not funny.”
The widespread comments similarly called for Jonas to delete the post or rethink the way he put it down response to Musk influenced his fans.
An overwhelming number of X users rushed to Jonas’s defense, accusing the critics of overreacting, reading between the lines and interfering cancel culture. Even some who hate Elon Musk came to his defense.
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Another commentator cited the wave of criticism as evidence of that “Why Trump Won.”
“They will try to bully you and guilt trip you for something as simple as tweeting at Elon. The left has gone so far gone and crazy,” they added.
A third said: “Amazing how many people are genuinely offended by this post. No one got emotional when Elon spoke to Cenk Uygur, or replied to John Fetterman. Do you ever think you’re acting like fanatics in a cult?”
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Sources close to Jonas report this told the Daily Mail“Nick will not deviate from his post on Elon Musk, nor will he double down, and has no plans to delete it. He thinks many are taking things a bit overboard in the way they respond to it… To Nick, There are far more important things to worry about than dealing with online trolls over what he thought was a nice and non-dramatic post.”
“Support or not, Nick tried to be smart by making some statement or announcement of support, but on the internet you can’t do anything without being attacked. This will pass and Nick has already put the controversy behind him.” somehow made.”
Fox News Digital reached out to a representative for Jonas for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication.
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