Frankie Muniz, the actor turned professional stock car racer, is known for his roles on screen and his speed on the track. But now, he's making headlines for a different kind of controversial take: he believes some Americans shouldn't be allowed to vote.
No, he's not talking about felons or non-citizens. Muniz, a self-proclaimed Ford loyalist, is targeting a very specific group: Chevy owners. In a recent social media post, the 40-year-old driver suggested that anyone who test drives a Chevrolet and still buys one should have their voting rights permanently revoked.
“I’m convinced a meaningful portion of the population should be permanently stripped of the right to vote. Anyone who test drives a Chevy, experiences the full disappointment in real time, and still walks into the dealership to buy one has demonstrated judgment so catastrophically broken that the franchise must be revoked on the spot. You felt it. You knew it was a terrible choice. And you chose it anyway. There are simply no words,” he wrote on X.
Muniz, who races in the NASCAR Truck Series, clearly knows a thing or two about automotive performance. His comments, though, have sparked a fiery debate online, with many fans and critics weighing in on his cheeky suggestion.
Some were quick to point out the irony of a driver in a manufacturer-backed series bashing a rival brand. “I feel like anyone dumb enough to tweet some (expletive) like this when they race in a manufacturer driven sport should not be allowed to vote,” one user fired back.
Others took a more lighthearted approach, defending their beloved Chevys. “We’ll be happy to assist you at a Ford dealership, Frankie. I know there will be some trash talked on me saying that. It’s been a family business for going back about fifty years, so I’m a tad biased,” a fan added.
Muniz, never one to back down, clapped back at his critics with a playful jab of his own. “I love stirring the pot. It’s funny how many people get so butt hurt that they have to respond,” he shared.
This isn't the first time a sports figure has stirred the pot with a controversial take. Just last month, Bart Scott gave a brutally honest take on his ESPN firing, and an ESPN analyst called out 'fraudulent' WNBA fans. Muniz's comments, though, are unique in their focus on automotive loyalty.
So, what do you think, Chevy owners? Should Muniz's suggestion be taken seriously, or is it just another day of playful banter from a guy who loves to get a reaction? Either way, he's certainly succeeded in getting people talking.
