James Charles faced strong criticism after his responses to the TikTok ban in the U.S., particularly due to a sarcastic comment he made about backing President-elect Donald Trump, which soon became popular on the internet, causing an uproar among users.
Here’s what he said.
Here’s why James Charles is facing backlash amid propaganda
James Charles, known for his influence in the beauty industry, is receiving criticism due to his comments about TikTok’s temporary shutdown in the U.S. The popular app, utilized by millions, went offline on Sunday following a federal ban over national security issues. However, President-elect Donald Trump stepped in, providing TikTok with a 90-day stay of execution, an action that Charles both ridiculed and implicitly endorsed in a social media outburst.
Expressing his exasperation, Charles quipped in a sarcastic tone, “So now I’m rooting for Trump? Yuck… Let’s Make America Great Again, I suppose.” However, his joke drew severe backlash from his followers. One user on the platform X (formerly Twitter) commented, “james charles… openly expressing support for propaganda and influencing his followers to follow suit is actually a new low, even for him. We’re doomed.” Another user added, “This feels so dystopian” from someone who probably owns a car more expensive than my house, complaining on a video being recorded with a next-gen phone. You have access to over 187 other types of social media. I understand it’s frustrating, but… Come on.
Charles additionally mentioned the impact TikTok’s shutdown had on his daily routine, confessing, “Usually, when something occurs, I would hop onto TikTok and vent, but I can’t do that now. It leaves me feeling detached, isolated even from the world and my community.” Nevertheless, his sarcastic remark regarding Trump sparked controversy, with some interpreting it as an endorsement of Trump’s decision. Those who viewed Trump’s action as an attempt to sway public opinion or “propaganda” were particularly critical of him.
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