Minneapolis Mayor Draws Online Mockery for Dance

A video featuring Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey dancing at the Black Entrepreneur State Fair has gone viral, sparking widespread reaction on social media. The footage, originally shared on TikTok, showcases Frey swaying to hip-hop music, sporting sunglasses and interacting with an emcee. This prompted a surge of criticism, particularly from conservative voices.

Benny Johnson, a conservative commentator, mocked Frey, calling him a “walking humiliation ritual.” Emily Jashinsky jestingly remarked that she would prefer Frey to “defund the police.” Ian Miller, an Outkick writer, criticized Democrats as “the party of theater kids,” suggesting they are untalented in both politics and performance.

Another user commented on the video, labeling Frey’s actions as a “classic white guy dancing caricature.” The Black Entrepreneur State Fair takes place annually, offering a platform for Black-owned businesses, and occurred from August 9 to 15 at Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis.

Recently, several Democratic lawmakers, including Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, have been targeted online for awkward attempts to engage with voters through performance. El-Sayed faced ridicule after releasing a campaign video mimicking the children’s show “Blue’s Clues” to explain voting by mail procedures.

In the video, El-Sayed dons a green-striped shirt and performs a parody of the show’s “Mail Time” segment. He pulls an “Abdul for Senate” ballot from a mailbox, aiming to instruct viewers about voting processes. Critics labeled the video “the most cringeworthy political advert.”

Fox News reached out to Mayor Frey’s office for comments, but no statement has been reported. The video’s circulation coincides with ongoing social media discussions around politicians’ creative attempts to connect with the public.