Popular influencer Tana Mongeau has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election, following a social media controversy involving her friend and Cancelled podcast co-host, Brooke Schofield.
Schofield recently came under fire for liking a picture online of internet personality and online streamer Adin Ross with ex-President Donald Trump, sparking intense backlash from fans and fellow influencers alike.
Ross, a controversial livestreamer popular with conservatives, recently made headlines by interviewing Trump on the platform Kick, while wearing Make America Great Again merchandise and encouraging viewers to support the former President in the 2024 election. During the livestream, Ross presented Trump with two lavish gifts: a Tesla Cybertruck and a Rolex watch.
A spokesperson for Kick told Newsweek on Wednesday that Trump's interview with Ross set a record for English-speaking streams on the platform, and that the video had received "well-over 100 million hits" globally.
Following Schofield's reaction to the picture of Trump and Adin, and subsequent backlash online, Mongeau quickly made her political affiliations clear. The online personality, known for her outspoken political views and massive online following took to social media to clarify her own stance and distance herself from Schofield's actions.
Under a TikTok post that was criticizing Schofield, Mongeau wrote: "I am 100% Democrat and voting for Kamala Harris."
The YouTuber's endorsement is a significant move, given her influence among Gen Z voters, with over 8.5 million followers on TikTok and a loyal YouTube subscriber base. Her vocal support for Harris is expected to resonate with younger voters who are critical of Trump's presidency and are looking for leaders who align with their progressive values.
After Schofield liked Adin's picture, previous racist posts made by her on Twitter resurfaced online leading her to make an emotional apology video. Saying she was specifically addressing "Black people and other people of color," Schofield stated in the video:
"Sorry is not enough in my opinion for the way that I was tweeting and the things I was saying online.
Despite this, the damage seemed to have been done, with many fans expressing disappointment and others mocking her and questioning her sincerity.
Whether Mongeau's endorsement will have a significant impact on voting is unclear but one thing is certain—Tana Mongeau is not afraid to make her voice heard, even if it means seemingly distancing herself from friends and fellow influencers like Schofield.
Newsweek reached out to Tana Mongeau via Instagram on Friday for comment.
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