An unidentified Texas man made headlines after purchasing a guitar autographed by Taylor Swift during a charity auction, only to immediately destroy it with a hammer in front of a cheering crowd. Videos of the incident, which took place at the Ellis County WildGame Dinner in Waxahachie, just outside of Dallas, went viral on social media.
The man won the $4,000 bid for the instrument, but instead of cherishing the prized item, he opted for a more dramatic display, repeatedly smashing it with a hammer while the audience egged him on. The bizarre spectacle culminated with the man raising the destroyed guitar above his head as the auctioneer laughed along.
This guy goes full savage mode on a signed Taylor Swift guitar he bought for $4,000 at an auction pic.twitter.com/0q7Dj1TVBn
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The charity event, organized to raise money for youth agricultural education, had promoted the autographed guitar as a “once in a lifetime opportunity” on social media in the weeks leading up to the event. Given Swift’s massive popularity, the item was expected to draw significant interest.
Though the motive behind the man’s destruction of the guitar remains unclear, speculation is swirling about whether his actions were politically motivated. The incident occurred shortly after Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, a move that garnered considerable attention. Swift called Harris a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and praised her choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as a running mate. The singer’s political stance, particularly her support for LGBTQ+ rights and abortion, has previously sparked debate among her fanbase and critics alike.
President Trump has also taken aim at Swift, criticizing her endorsement of Harris. In a recent appearance on Fox & Friends, Trump expressed his preference for Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, over Swift, stating, “I actually like Mrs. Mahomes MUCH better.” Brittany made waves when she liked a Trump post, which further fueled the media frenzy surrounding the two women.
While it’s unknown if the man’s decision to destroy the guitar was a form of protest, the timing and Swift’s involvement in the political arena have led to widespread speculation. Regardless of intent, the act has certainly added to the already buzzing conversations surrounding Swift’s influence and her growing involvement in U.S. politics.