A mere video of just a few minutes was enough for Rita De Crescenzo's name to once again be at the center of the social and political scene. The popular Neapolitan TikToker, already at the center of the so-called "Roccaraso case," posted a video urging her followers to vote for Forza Italia in the upcoming regional elections in Campania.
"I'm ready to defend my Naples. Start preparing your ballots to go vote. I'm ready to help you understand which side to take and who to choose for our children," De Crescenzo declares in the video, which went viral in just a few hours and was shared on dozens of social media pages.
With her direct and popular tone, the influencer—who has nearly two million followers on TikTok—continues with an explicit call to vote: "For me, this choice is wonderful. I sided with these gentlemen because I'm seeing the good things they're doing. Forza Italia are serious people, and have been involved in politics and platforms for many years. If you want to vote, I'll give you a hand. I'll even accompany you."
At the end of the video, the TikToker turns her thoughts to Silvio Berlusconi, calling him "the doctor" and recalling his entrepreneurial career: "Have you ever seen one of his companies go bankrupt?" she asks her fans, to virtual applause and divided criticism in the comments.
The stance sparked a heated online debate, with those praising De Crescenzo for her freedom to express her political views and those accusing her of "exploiting" her popularity for electoral gains. Meanwhile, the video continues to rack up views, once again confirming the TikToker's ability to capture public attention—this time not for a social controversy, but for a full-blown political statement.
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I believe Rita De Crescenzo is using her influence inappropriately. It's inappropriate to mix entertainment and politics, because her followers could be influenced by this choice. The two should be kept separate.