Comedian Billy Eichner Urges Young Voters to Rally Behind Kamala Harris from His Plush Manhattan Setting, But His Controversial Comments Lead to Increased Support for Donald Trump

Comedian Billy Eichner Urges Young Voters to Rally Behind Kamala Harris from His Plush Manhattan Setting, But His Controversial Comments Lead to Increased Support for Donald Trump

Recently, comedian Billy Eichner found himself at the center of a heated political discussion after posting a fiery video urging undecided voters to support Vice President Kamala Harris.

Rather than rallying support, Eichner’s passionate plea sparked a backlash that had some supporters turning to former President Donald Trump out of spite.

Eichner’s Controversial Video

Last week, Eichner took to Instagram from a plush Manhattan setting to voice his frustrations about the upcoming election.

“We cannot let Donald Trump run this country,” he proclaimed, expressing disbelief at young voters who compared Trump and Harris.

“What the f*** are you talking about? Please, get involved,” he urged, hoping to motivate his followers.

The four-minute rant was filled with urgency as Eichner exclaimed, “It’s time to f****** panic,” referencing his concerns over the polling numbers.

He emphasized his lack of affiliation with the Harris campaign but was adamant about the dangers he saw in another Trump presidency.

Mixed Reactions Online

However, Eichner’s words had the unintended effect of prompting some viewers to announce their support for Trump instead.

Comments flooded in on TikTok, with users like Samuel Sung declaring, “TRUMP IT IS!!! Thanks Billy,” and others joining in on the sentiment.

Even on X (formerly Twitter), one user stated they had just voted with newfound enthusiasm, seemingly contradicting Eichner’s intentions.

In his rant, Eichner described Trump as an “incompetent motherf*****” and warned that voters needed to step up to protect vulnerable communities, including women and the LGBTQ+ population.

He stressed, “We can’t let what happened with Hillary happen again,” highlighting the urgency he felt in the current political climate.

Trump’s Resurgence in the Polls

Eichner’s concerns might be well-founded, as recent polling suggests Trump is gaining traction, particularly among independents and undecided voters.

According to a poll conducted by DailyMail.com, Trump has overtaken Harris with a three-point lead, garnering 49 percent support compared to her 46 percent.

With just days until the election, this shift suggests that Trump could potentially be the first Republican candidate since George W. Bush in 2004 to win the popular vote.

James Johnson, co-founder of J.L. Partners, noted that Trump’s closing momentum appears stronger than Harris’s, as undecided voters seem to be gravitating towards Trump in increasing numbers.

Past Controversies Resurface

This isn’t Eichner’s first time stirring controversy.

He previously faced backlash for attributing the poor box office performance of his gay romcom Bros to homophobia.

Despite the film being a milestone for LGBT representation in major studios, it underperformed, leading Eichner to criticize straight audiences for their lack of support.

As the election approaches, the dynamics of public opinion continue to evolve, and Eichner’s passionate message may have inadvertently influenced some voters in a direction he never intended.

What remains to be seen is how these developments will play out on election day.