Nick Jonas is facing online criticism after a social media exchange with Elon Musk went viral. The unexpected interaction has left the internet buzzing with opinions.
It all began when Musk replied to a post by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, celebrating Tesla’s stock up 100% since President-elect Donald Trump’s election win. Musk responded with a GIF of the Jonas Brothers moving a table, captioned, “My how the tables have turned.”
Jonas tweeted back with a playful reply. He posted a photo of Musk pointing, accompanied by the text, “Take us to the year 3000,” referencing the Jonas Brothers’ iconic hit song.
Social media backlash
The exchange quickly went viral, garnering nearly 30 million views. While some fans praised the humor, others criticized Jonas for engaging with Musk, a controversial figure in recent months.
One user commented, “Tweeting at Elon was definitely a choice…” Another welcomed Jonas “aboard.”
Celebrities and Musk connections
Jonas isn’t the first celebrity to spark backlash for appearing to support Musk. Last month, Kim Kardashian posted a video featuring Tesla’s humanoid robot. The next day, she followed it with a series of Instagram photos posing with her Tesla, which also drew mixed reactions online.
Jonas’s tweet remains online, but its timing has raised eyebrows. In June 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Jonas would return to Broadway in spring 2025 for a revival of “The Last Five Years.”
With the entertainment industry still recovering from the Hollywood strikes, some commenters have speculated whether Jonas’s viral moment could affect his box office appeal. The heightened scrutiny of public figures’ political views only adds to the ongoing debate.