Lady Gaga Reveals Her 2024 Presidential Pick, Elon Musk Reacts
By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on November 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST
Lady Gaga has officially weighed in on the 2024 presidential race, revealing her pick for the White House—and the announcement has everyone talking.
The pop icon and outspoken activist shared her endorsement on social media, sparking a range of reactions, including a notable response from none other than Elon Musk.
Known for her vocal stances on social and political issues, Lady Gaga’s endorsement quickly became a hot topic, with Elon Musk taking to X to share his own thoughts on her choice.
Lady Gaga Shows Support For Kamala Harris And Tim Walz
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In her newly uploaded Instagram video, she reminded fans that it is "time to get ready to vote," as the words "Harris Waltz 2024" popped up on the screen. While some of her fans backed her endorsement, others admitted that while "they love Gaga," they will "still be voting for Donald Trump."
"I love you, Lady Gaga, but I am voting for Trump," one of her fans admitted.
"I proudly voted for Kamala Harris. We will never go back," another said.
"WE LOVE A QUEEN WHO SUPPORTS DEMOCRACY," a third commented.
Her post comes ahead of her upcoming appearance at Kamala Harris' rally in Pennsylvania, where she will be joined by Oprah Winfrey, DJ Cassidy, Fat Joe, Ricky Martin, and The Roots.
Lady Gaga To Appear At Vote for Freedom Rally
The Vote for Freedom rally marks the campaign's final push to get out the vote before Election Day on Tuesday. Set to take place at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the event has been eagerly anticipated.
For weeks, the campaign has promoted this rally and concert, teasing a “surprise musical guest” scheduled for the final week before the election.
“These artists and public figures are trusted voices for millions of Americans, who listen to their music, follow them on social media, or otherwise are inspired by them,” the campaign said in the event announcement, per reports.
Elon Musk Responds To Lady Gaga's Scheduled Appearance At Kamala Harris Rally
After news broke that Lady Gaga would be appearing at the Vote for Freedom rally, Elon Musk, who has become one of the most influential figures supporting Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, responded with a single word: "Futile."
The billionaire has funneled over $75 million into efforts to re-elect the former president, using his financial resources and social media platform, X, to amplify pro-Trump messaging.
In addition to funding, Musk has taken an active role in campaign events, organizing a high-profile get-out-the-vote push and appearing alongside Trump on the campaign trail.
Lady Gaga's Engagement Ring Shines in Endorsement Video
In her recent Instagram video supporting the Kamala Harris presidential ticket, Lady Gaga gave fans an unexpected close-up of her impressive engagement ring. In her video, Gaga urged her 57.5 million followers to get ready to vote, with a special emphasis on Pennsylvania.
Previously, she had shown off the stunning piece at the Venice Film Festival, where she appeared alongside her fiancé, Michael Polansky. Speaking on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on October 1, she revealed that she and Polansky have thought about a simple wedding, though her pop star status might lean toward something more extravagant.
Lady Gaga Gets Engaged To Michael Polansky
Gaga also shared that Polansky’s proposal was informal, with him seeking her blessing before the official question. "He proposed to me right after my birthday, so my birthday passed, and I was like, ‘Well, I thought he was going to propose, but then maybe," she said at the time.
"We were just walking back to the room and talking and he said…it was very Michael, to ask me if he could ask me," the singer added. "He wanted to know if it was ok to propose before he proposed and I was like, ‘Yes! It’s so OK!’”