Excitement within the entertainment and business world surrounded Kim Kardashian during her Instagram posting of former First Lady Melania Trump which sparked a major public backlash. She published the image which resulted in fast criticism from her Instagram followers who disapproved of her content selection.
Loss of Followers and Public Outrage
As soon as Kim Kardashian published her post she lost about 150,000 followers from her account. Through social media channels, many fans showed their negative feedback and some users blamed her for advancing specific political principles. Social media users criticized her post because they wondered why she featured Melania Trump when major cultural milestones needed acknowledgment.
Calls for a Boycott
The public response went beyond sharp criticism. Several fans demanded people stop purchasing Kim Kardashian’s products alongside boycotting her reality shows. Social media users called for others to back away from Kardashian’s business support because they maintained her image in the post exemplified her convictions. Internet conversation about her decision-making and power intensified after public discussions gained momentum online.
Questions arose about why Kim Kardashian chose to post on this specific day when many remember Martin Luther King Jr. Users on social media asked why Kardashian posted images of Melania Trump rather than paying tribute to Martin Luther King Jr on what should be his official holiday. Many believed Kardashian’s decision occurred at a strategic moment which sparked additional speculation about her intentions.
A Pattern of Controversy
Public attention has not been a stranger to Kim Kardashian since fans through social media scrutinize her ongoing posts every time whether it is positive or negative. Through this new Instagram post, she showed both her ability to control public attention and her ability to draw massive numbers of followers to her content. Social media reactions continue after her silence demonstrates the strength of one image to trigger major public conversations.
