Kim Kardashian is at the center of yet another wave of backlash for her fondness for Donald Trump and those closest to him. The reality TV star remained tight-lipped about who she was casting a vote for in the 2024 presidential election, but critics are convinced now more than ever that her pick was not Vice President Kamala Harris.
Moments into the elected Republican official’s Jan. 20 inauguration, the billionaire socialite posted a snapshot of Melania Trump as she stood outside of a black SUV in front of the Capitol Rotunda. The first lady wore a navy blue-themed outfit that included an Adam Lippes overcoat and a wide-brimmed Eric Javits hat that shielded her eyes from onlookers.
For many, the austere style moment evoked a woman in mourning, while others considered it chic. Kardashian’s thoughts on the ensemble are unclear, but her repost of the look has spurred a flurry of outrage from social media users who believe it is proof of her continued alliance with the Trump administration.
During the businessman’s first term, the “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star spoke graciously about his response to her prison reform efforts, which saw the release of first-time nonviolent drug offender Alice Johnson.
Kardashian once said during a 2018 “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” appearance, “I have nothing bad to say about the president, you know, he’s done something amazing. … But I don’t agree with everything either.”
“She’s been waiting to let that out!” wrote an enthusiastic X user whose tweet has since become entangled in thousands of reactions. A response to the post read, “Idk why we’re shocked.
Happy that I’ve never bought skims ❤️ https://t.co/w8cB9tNkSY
— Kay (@ohKAYx33) January 20, 2025
Suspicions of Kim Kardashian’s Trump support come just months after she shut down the YouTube page of her son, 8-year-old Saint West, for posting anti-Kamala Harris content calling the Vice President derogatory names and likening her to face to stepping in a pile of feces.
“And that’s why Saint be on YouTube sharing incel sh–,” one X user wrote in response to Kim’s latest drama.
Kim has not publicly addressed the controversial posts from Saint.
