Daytona 500: Ivanka Trump's One-Word Tweet Sparks NASCAR Fan Reactions
02/17/2020 01:05 pm EST
Sarcasm
Some perceived sarcasm in Ivanka's "epic" tweet, and they responded in kind. They complained that the president's pageantry caused the rain delay by putting the race behind schedule, or else said that Ivanka had no real appreciation for racing.
Jared Kushner
One user remarked that the president's visit to the Dayton 500 "must have been a Kushner idea" since Ivanka had just one word to say about it. NASCAR organizers said that they worked with the White House to arrange for the presidential visit, but did not say who they talked to. There is no word on whether Ivanka's husband, Jared Kushner had anything to do with it.
Melania
As always, some users gauged everything by First Lady Melania Trump, Ivanka's stepmother. Melania wore a stony expression in Daytona, hidden behind over-sized sunglasses.
Lapsed Viewers
Not all responses to Ivanka were negative, as some users said they returned to NASCAR for the first time in years. Lapsed fans tuned in to see the sitting president initiate the race.
'Not All NASCAR Fans'
Conversely, some active NASCAR fans felt they had to defend their sport, saying not everyone who watched it shared the same political views. Many said that they opposed President Trump, and Ivanka by extension.
Fake Fan
Many responders accused Ivanka of only pretending to be a NASCAR fan, especially based on her response to the president's slow limo laps around the track. Some felt like her tweet was half-heartedly pandering to a demographic she did not really understand.
Taxpayer Money
Finally, a whole lot of users responded directly to Ivanka with questions about the president's travel and security budget. They cited recent reports about the exorbitant costs of the president's travel to Florida, where the Secret Service is reportedly charged for housing even in resorts that the president owns, such as Mar-a-Lago. According to a recent report by The Huffington Post, taxpayers have now spent an estimated $133.8 million on the president's travel during his term.
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