Internet reacts to RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump's music video debacle

Many users are expressing their disappointment and amusement at Trump's singing, with some calling it "tone-deaf"

The music video for "Hero," a duet between Lara Trump and Madeline Jaymes, has sparked widespread ridicule and criticism on social media. The song, which is dedicated to first responders, has been met with a mix of confusion and amusement, with many users expressing their disbelief at Trump's singing abilities.
 

I think I figured out this music video. The girl in the red dress is a musician Lara Trump kicked off the piano so she could make this video and she is patiently waiting for the song to end. pic.twitter.com/EdQfr9cT98

— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) September 2, 2024

The video, which features Trump and Jaymes performing the song on a fire escape, has been viewed millions of times, but not for its musical merit. Instead, it has become a meme, with many users sharing clips and GIFs of Trump's singing, accompanied by humorous captions and reactions.

Many users have taken to social media to express their disappointment and amusement at Trump's singing, with some calling it "tone-deaf" and "a violation of the Geneva Convention." Others have poked fun at the video's production values, with some joking that the song's auto-tune is doing more work than Trump's actual singing voice.


 

pic.twitter.com/s8WpstJwZ4

— Croaky Caiman 🐊🇺🇸 (@InstaGator2024) September 2, 2024

The irony of the song's subject matter is not lost on critics, given Trump's father-in-law's role in inciting the January 6 insurrection on the U.S. Capitol. The event, which resulted in the deaths of five people and hundreds of injuries, has been widely condemned as a domestic terrorist attack. The fact that Trump's song is dedicated to first responders, who were among those targeted by the insurrectionists, has been seen as a particularly egregious example of hypocrisy.

 

When the Trump Crime Family is sentenced...
THIS should add a few months.

— dancing in the street 🇺🇸🦅🌊🇺🇦 PATRIOT (@martycomroe) September 2, 2024

Where is Simon Cowell when you need him?

— Just Elizabeth Again (@SylnaZhinka) September 2, 2024

Despite the backlash, Trump has remained defiant, with her team releasing a statement defending the song and its message. "Hero" is a tribute to the bravery and selflessness of first responders, and we are proud to share it with the world," the statement read. "We hope that it will inspire people to come together and show their appreciation for these heroes."

However, the damage may already be done. The music video has become a laughingstock, with many users expressing their disappointment and amusement at Trump's singing. It remains to be seen whether the song will have any lasting impact or if it will be remembered as a footnote in the long and storied history of Trump family controversies.