Kim Kardashian Faces Backlash Over Melania Trump Inauguration Photo
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Kim Kardashian has stirred controversy by posting a picture of Melania Trump during Donald Trumpโs Presidential Inauguration this past Monday.
The event marked Trumpโs swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States, accompanied by his wife, Melania, and their son Barron.
The reality star, aged 44, shared a photograph of the newly minted First Lady, elegantly dressed in a chic black suit and hat, on her Instagram story, which triggered significant reactions on social media platforms.
Although Kardashian has abstained from publicly supporting any candidate in the 2024 Presidential race, in which Donald Trump triumphed over Kamala Harris, her recent activities and associations have fueled speculation.
Kimโs connections to key Trump ally Elon Musk, who now leads the Department of Government Efficiency, along with her maintained friendship with Ivanka Trump, have been questioned.
A social media user commented: โDid Kim Kardashian really post a photo of Melania? It’s obvious who she supports.โ
Others echoed, โShe just couldnโt keep it to herself any longer!โ
Several criticized her action as โappalling.โ
Kardashian has had past visits to the White House, notably in 2018, to advocate for prison reform, aligning herself with justice initiatives during Trumpโs earlier presidency.
Reactions to her post were mixed among fans and onlookers.
Some admired Melania’s stylish appearance, saying, โGood choice, Kim. She knows how to pick class and elegance.โ
Others disapproved, pointing out, โOf course a billionaire would back the right. Thatโs no surprise.โ
Kanye West, Kardashianโs former spouse, continues to be an outspoken Trump enthusiast, having endorsed him once again in 2024. Credit: Alamy
Despite Trumpโs recent political victory, their history of disagreements persists.
In late 2023, Trump publicly criticized Kardashian on Truth Social, calling her โthe most overrated celebrityโ following claims of her attempts to entice sports figures to the White House, according to Mail Online.
Jonathan Karl, in his book Tired of Winning: Donald Trump and the End of the Grand Old Party, suggested that Trump allegedly proposed sentence commutations in return for Kardashian leveraging her star appeal to bring athletes to him.
While Kardashian made an effort, Karl recounted that the players refused, citing Trumpโs controversial standing.
Trump rebuffed these claims, branding Karl a โdiscredited ABC Fake News journalistโ and retorting that Kardashian wouldnโt be his choice to recruit football players.
He emphasized that numerous athletic teams had visited during his administration.
kim kardashian being a trumpie is not shocking but insanely disappointing and disgusting. does having black children mean anything?? pic.twitter.com/xST4qObUTW
kim kardashian being a trumpie is not shocking but insanely disappointing and disgusting. does having black children mean anything?? pic.twitter.com/xST4qObUTW
— mae เญจเง (@llibrastar) January 20, 2025
