Pop singer Katy Perry is facing backlash after recommending the film Idiocracy on social media in what appeared to be a jab at President-elect Donald Trump and his supporters.

United State 13 August 2024, Photo of American singer-songwriter Katy Perry

Perry’s post on X (formerly Twitter) late Wednesday drew ridicule from commenters who argued the Biden-Harris administration better reflected the satirical 2006 film directed by Mike Judge.

Perry bypassed popular movie review platforms like Letterboxd to post her recommendation, saying nothing beyond urging her followers to watch the film.

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Responses poured in, with many mocking her apparent attempt to draw a parallel between Trump’s election win and the dystopian comedy.

“It reminds me of the last 4 years. I voted for Trump in Pennsylvania,” Scott Presler replied, referencing the Biden-Harris administration.

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“Don’t have to, I lived through the Biden administration. By the way, you know Mike Judge is conservative, right?” another user noted.

“This is not the own you think it is.,” added Mike Benz.

Stacy Is Right simply asked if she was joking.

The film Idiocracy has long been a go-to reference for left-wing figures critiquing Republican leaders or conservative movements.

However, critics of Perry pointed out that her comments lacked originality and failed to resonate in light of ongoing dissatisfaction with the Biden-Harris administration.

Perry has been a vocal supporter of Democratic candidates, including her active participation in campaigning for Kamala Harris.

She was one of several high-profile celebrities who performed at swing-state concerts aimed at boosting voter turnout for the Harris-Walz ticket during the 2024 presidential race.

The effort, which included performances by Lady Gaga and Jon Bon Jovi, was intended to energize low-propensity voters in battleground states.

Despite their high-profile involvement, the strategy failed. President-elect Trump secured victories in all seven battleground states, leaving the Harris campaign reeling.

In addition to the electoral losses, the concert strategy reportedly contributed to the Harris campaign’s financial troubles.

After raising over $1 billion from donors, the campaign overspent on its efforts to turn out voters, leaving it in significant debt.

Perry’s Idiocracy post comes at a time when her political involvement has drawn mixed reactions from the public.

While her intentions to influence voter turnout have been clear, her latest post only fueled criticism of her role in a celebrity culture that many argue has alienated voters.

Perry’s comments reflect a recurring trend among left-wing figures using Idiocracy as a rhetorical device to criticize political opponents.

The film, which portrays a dystopian future marked by incompetence and anti-intellectualism, has become a cliché in political discourse.

Conservatives have frequently pushed back, arguing that the film’s premise is more applicable to the policies and governance of progressive leaders.

As the dust settles from the 2024 election, Perry’s post underscores the growing disconnect between Hollywood elites and the general public.

Critics have pointed to the Biden-Harris administration’s struggles as a more fitting reflection of the satirical film rather than Trump’s leadership.