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“This Would Save Disney”: Caitlyn Jenner Turns Cheerleader As Elon Musk’s Probable Tweet Goes Viral

Published 04/02/2024, 3:24 PM EDT

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Caitlyn Jenner, a former Olympian known for her outspoken nature, continues to express her opinions, defying age barriers at 71. A few days back, she made headlines by voicing her support for a local New York official’s decision to prohibit transgender athletes from participating in female sports teams at county-owned facilities. Today, she once again finds herself in the spotlight.

Elon Musk’s surprising declaration to take on the role of Disney’s Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer reverberated across the corporate landscape, causing a stir in both business and social spheres. His announcement, shared with palpable excitement about collaborating with Disney’s leadership, emphasized his commitment to advancing inclusivity within the company’s content. Yet, Caitlyn Jenner’s reaction on social media suggested a divergence in viewpoints on social matters, hinting at potential tensions regarding Musk’s new position.

A closer look at Caitlyn Jenner’s response

While Elon Musk’s recent announcement may have initially raised eyebrows, it’s crucial to approach it with a discerning eye, particularly given the timing of his post on April Fool’s Day and the historical tensions between Musk and Disney. In November 2023, Disney joined 200 other leading advertisers in withdrawing from a prominent microblogging platform. This decision came after the Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, supported a controversial claim made by a user suggesting that Jewish people harbored animosity towards white individuals.

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However, amidst the speculation, Caitlyn Jenner, who is now a Fox News Contributor, Fairness First Advocate, Motivational Speaker, and NYT Best Selling Author, injected a touch of humor into the conversation. Taking to X, Jenner shared a tongue-in-cheek comment, complete with laughing emojis, suggesting, “This would save Disney LOL!” It was a sarcastic comment from her.

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But why isn’t she thrilled about this? All of this comes after Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44 billion in October 2022, which led to significant organizational shifts within the platform. Subsequently, a considerable number of Twitter personnel opted to resign or were subject to layoffs. In addition to this restructuring, Musk wielded authority by suspending the accounts of notable figures and several journalists. As Caitlyn Jenner is also working as a News contributor, it really got to her nerves. Despite these events, Caitlyn Jenner has been making headlines consistently in recent days.

Controversy surrounding Jenner’s critique of President Biden

A few days back, Caitlyn Jenner drew criticism on social media for her recent remarks directed at President Joe Biden regarding the proclamation of Transgender Day of Visibility coinciding with Easter. Despite the two occasions happening to fall on the same day this year by chance, Jenner’s comments have sparked controversy.

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In a statement shared on X, she expressed her discontent, stating, “I am deeply disappointed that President Biden has chosen to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter, a day of great significance for many.” However, her remarks have been perceived by many as lacking sensitivity and understanding towards the transgender community’s ongoing struggle for recognition and acceptance.

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Maleehah Shakeel

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Maleehah Shakeel is an Olympic Sports writer at EssentiallySports who covers equestrian sports, rodeo, bull riding, and Gymnastics. Maleehah’s stories revolve around various brand endorsement deals of athletes like Jessica Springsteen, Jennifer Gates, and Olivia Dunne. She has written in depth about the brand collaboration between Jessica Springsteen and Tommy Hilfiger.
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Himanshu Sridhar