Nick Jonas Draws Mixed Reactions Over Elon Musk Tweet
Nick Jonas found himself at the center of social media controversy after responding to Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) with a reference to a Jonas Brothers hit song. While some fans took it as a lighthearted joke, others saw it as a subtle endorsement of Musk, leading to heated reactions online.
Jonas’ Viral Post: ‘Take Us to the Year 3000’
The singer-songwriter replied to a post from Musk, who had shared an old GIF of the Jonas Brothers rotating a coffee table with the caption, “My, how the tables have turned”—a reference to Tesla’s success since President-elect Donald Trump’s victory.
Jonas responded with, “Take us to the Year 3000,” a nod to the band’s 2006 song about time travel.
While Jonas never explicitly endorsed Musk, many users on X interpreted it as a sign of support, sparking backlash.
Fans React: Criticism and Cancel Culture Debate
Social media erupted with criticism, with some users expressing disappointment over Jonas’ interaction with Musk.
- “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 user wrote.
- Another user, who had Musk blocked, posted a screenshot showing Jonas’ reply still visible, saying, “I’ll have to block you too, sorry.”
- A third demanded Jonas delete the post immediately, writing, “This man is horrible, and even if this was meant as a joke, it’s not funny.”
Many echoed calls for Jonas to take down the post or reconsider how his engagement with Musk might impact his fans.
Supporters Defend Jonas, Call Out Overreaction
However, many users pushed back against the outrage, accusing critics of overreacting and engaging in cancel culture. Even some who disagree with Musk defended Jonas’ right to engage on social media.
- “You can think Elon has good ideas and is a visionary AND still disagree with him sometimes,” one user argued. “Maybe we should all collectively chill and stop being so polarizing.”
- Another pointed to the backlash as proof of “why Trump won,” saying, “They’ll try to mob and guilt you for something as simple as tweeting at Elon.”
- A third criticized the outrage, writing, “Amazing how many people are legit offended by this post. No one got emotional about Elon talking to Cenk Uygur or John Fetterman. Do y’all ever consider that you act like zealots in a cult?”
Jonas Reportedly Unfazed by Backlash
According to sources close to Jonas, the singer has no intention of deleting the post or further addressing the backlash.
“Nick is not going to waver from his post on Elon Musk nor will he double down,” a source told the Daily Mail. “He thinks many are taking things a little overboard… There are more important things to worry about than dealing with online trolls.”
The source added that Jonas’ comment was meant to be “clever, not controversial”, and that the singer has already moved on from the debate.
Source: FOX News
