Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey recently became a viral sensation on social media for his unique dance moves at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair. The video quickly gained attention on platforms like TikTok and X, with many users labeling it a “cringe” performance.
In the video, Frey can be seen moving his hips and shoulders to hip-hop music. He wore sunglasses and interacted with an emcee while on the dance floor. This performance sparked widespread mockery, particularly from conservative commentators.
“Why are they always like this? This is almost worse than when he pretended the Somali food he was choking down his throat was delicious. He’s a walking humiliation ritual,” remarked conservative commentator Benny Johnson.
Other users expressed similar sentiments. Outkick writer Ian Miller commented on the performance, stating, “One of the worst parts of Democrats becoming the party of theater kids is that they were clearly the worst and least talented theater kids.” This sentiment was echoed by other critical voices on social media.
Mayor Frey’s dance took place at the annual Black Entrepreneur State Fair, held August 9-15 at the Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis. The event celebrates Black-owned businesses and offers a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their products.
This incident is part of a larger trend where several Democratic lawmakers and candidates attempt to engage with voters through dance and similar lighthearted performances. Often, these efforts are met with criticism and mockery online.
Separately, Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced online backlash for a campaign video parody. In the video, he reenacted the “Blue’s Clues” children’s show to explain voting by mail, which also garnered negative attention.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mayor Frey’s office for a comment on the video. The reactions from social media users reveal varied opinions on political figures engaging in such performances.