PUERTO RICO: American entrepreneur and presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has taken to TikTok, sending social media into a frenzy.
The internet exploded with laughter as a video of him dancing alongside professional boxer Jake Paul went viral on September 13, setting off a wave of humorous reactions.
Vivek Ramaswamy joins TikTok, Grooves with Jake Paul
@jakepaul Getting Vivek on Tik Tok because i believe our politicians of the future should connect with gen z and milennials on social where we all live and breathe. Its bizarre that in this day and age our presidents have no connection with us via social. Only the occasional tweets. Meet @Vivek Ramaswamy ♬ original sound - GenosPicksJake Paul, a 26-year-old YouTube sensation turned boxer, shared the entertaining clip on his TikTok account along with the caption, “Getting Vivek on TikTok because I believe our politicians of the future should connect with gen z and milennials on social where we all live and breathe.”
He added, “Its bizarre that in this day and age our presidents have no connection with us via social. Only the occasional tweets.”
The video captured the 38-year-old Ramaswamy showcasing his dance moves alongside the younger Paul, creating an amusing spectacle.
This lighthearted encounter marked a surprising shift for Ramaswamy, who initially had reservations about TikTok. After meeting Jake Paul, he had a change of heart, becoming the first Republican presidential candidate to sign up to the popular platform.
In his first video, he said, “We’re in this to reach young people, to energize young people. And to do that, we can’t just hide. And so yes, I’m officially on TikTok. We’re going to be on here a lot. You can’t play in the game and then not play in the game, so we’re here.”
He captioned the post, “I'm the 2024 presidential candidate.”
@vivekramaswamy.2024I’m the 2024 presidential candidate.
♬ original sound - Vivek RamaswamyInternet calls Vivek Ramaswamy 'cringe'
The unexpected appearance of Vivek Ramaswamy on TikTok has sparked a flurry of comical reactions online, with the internet buzzing about this unlikely dance duo and their efforts to bridge the generation gap in a uniquely entertaining way.
As the TikTok was reposted on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with the caption, “The most obnoxious crossover in the history of crossovers,” many users were quick to slam the candidate.
One user wrote, "What a dying campaign looks like," while another user wrote, "If this is "connecting" with younger voters, we're screwed." A third user wrote, "Vivek is SOOO desperate. He can’t even hide it."
Another person also said, "Anyone who takes serious advice from Jake Paul is someone we don't want as president." A fifth person declared, "This is so cringe."
Another user affirmed this statement, saying, "Just when I thought the couldn’t get cringier…"
