Danica Patrick met with online scrutiny for posting TPUSA pictures with Donald Trump’s MAGA slogan

Danica Patrick recently interviewed another US Presidential candidate, RFK Jr. on her Pretty Intense podcast.

Danica Patrick met with online scrutiny for posting TPUSA pictures with Donald Trump’s MAGA slogan

Danica Patrick's Instagram post attending the TPUSA event with her sister

Former NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick has found herself under the critical lens for her participation in a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event. The renowned racecar driver, known for being the most successful woman in American racing, shared snapshots from the TPUSA event with former president, Donald Trump‘s quotes on Instagram, showcasing a newfound alignment with conservative values and triggering a massive online backlash for her stance. 

A couple of days ago, Patrick attended the TPUSA event with her sister and posted a selfie of the Patrick sisters together at the event. 

Sister came to town to check out @turningpointusa with me! Dad replied to our pic with - perfect daughters. we do love our country…. so AMfest (America Fest) makes sense.
Danica Patrick added a caption to her pictures from the TPUSA event.
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This post soon went viral and the online backlash following it was swift and intense, with Patrick’s followers expressing disappointment and disbelief at her visible support for conservative ideals. The inclusion of ‘MAGA’ caps associated with the Trump era in her posts landed her in hot waters.

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In a report addressing the incident, Fox Sports mentioned the Instagram comments that the post has garnered.

Oh wow this is super disappointing. For a minute I thought this was satire and then I became more and more horrified as a scrolled thru the photos. I am speechless actually.

Enraged fans spoke about Danica Patrick’s seeming support for the conservatives, via Fox Sports.

Danica Patrick clarifies her political position in response to the online criticism

The America Fest by Turning Point USA caters to a youthful conservative demographic. Patrick’s Instagram posts from the event, with her sister, coupled with an ad for “Woke Tears Water,” and Trump-supporting hats, ignited fan backlash. Instead of directly addressing the online uproar, Patrick tactfully refocused her Instagram on family, Christmas, and a video featuring Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. 

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Danica Patrick (Credits: Tallahassee Department)

Patrick took to Instagram stories to offer a nuanced explanation of her political stance. She positioned herself between Republican and independent ideologies, emphasizing the qualities she values in a leader—advocating for a blend of business acumen and integrity.

I don’t think our food and skies should be poisoned. I think it’s bullsh*t that Democrats can be proud but a Republican can’t in society.
Danica Patrick wrote about her political preferences.

She also expressed concerns about widespread propaganda in mainstream media and conveyed affection for the country, drawing on her experiences living elsewhere. Patrick also added that she does not believe everything anyone says, thus claiming herself to be someone who never follows the crowd into idolizing someone or some political party.

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