Max Azzarello: Florida man who self-immolated at Trump's trial posted blood covered AI-generated image of Taylor Swift

Max Azzarello's social media posts about Taylor Swift have gained attention after his act of self-immolation outside trial involving Donald Trump
PUBLISHED APR 20, 2024
Max Azzarello who set himself on fire outside Donald Trump's trial mentioned Taylor Swift in his online rants (dipshit_secrets/Instagram, GettyImages)
Max Azzarello who set himself on fire outside Donald Trump's trial mentioned Taylor Swift in his online rants (dipshit_secrets/Instagram, GettyImages)

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MANHATTAN, NEW YORK: Max Azzarello's social media posts about none other than the pop sensation Taylor Swift have gained attention after his shocking act of self-immolation outside the hush money trial involving former President Donald Trump in Manhattan.

In a recent manifesto, Azzarello leveled accusations at Trump, claiming the former president was conspiring with current POTUS Joe Biden to orchestrate a fascist takeover on a global scale.

Max Azzarello protests outside of the Manhattan courthouse where former U.S. President Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway on April 18, 2024 in New York City. Former President Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)
Max Azzarello protests outside of the Manhattan courthouse where former U.S. President Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway on April 18, 2024 in New York City. Former President Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first of his criminal cases to go to trial. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Max Azzarello referenced Taylor Swift in his rants

Azzarello, the man who tragically died after setting himself on fire outside Trump's trial, had a deep admiration for Swift, often referencing her in his online rants, as stated by the Daily Mail.

In a shocking and horrifying scene outside Manhattan criminal court, Azzarello ignited himself with an alcohol substance, leaving witnesses and media stunned.

According to reports from the Daily Mail, Azzarello, who identified as an investigative researcher, frequently mentioned Swift in his Instagram stories.

One post in late February featured an AI-created image of Swift as Wonder Woman, accompanied by a caption, "Super Bowl LVII Forecast: 100% chance of broflakes melting down and whining across the nation."

(dipshit_secrets/Instagram)
(dipshit_secrets/Instagram)

As mentioned by the Daily Mail, Azzarello commented on it, "Why are we all so divided? Because the people who stole the American Dream are shouting 'You're divided! You're divided!' in all directions."

In another post, Azzarello shared an eerie blood-covered AI-generated picture of Swift depicted in a surreal scene, captioned, "Taylor Swift demands a sacrifice."

Adding his commentary, Azzarello wrote, "An ironic doomsday cult is still a doomsday cult."

However, amidst the cryptic posts, Azzarello also shared a genuine photo of Swift flashing a peace sign during her commencement speech at New York University, as reported by the Daily Mail. He expressed admiration for the 'Lover' singer, stating, "Still her best picture."

(dipshit_secrets/Instagram)
(dipshit_secrets/Instagram)

Internet users brand Max Azzarello 'Swiftie'

Numerous readers online gathered, with one commenting, "The thing is...he is right."

Another user wrote, "Yikes! Unfortunate what crazy will lead you to do."

A user commented, "So he was a Swiftie."

Another user commented, "Very sad that a young man like this took his own life. Feel for his family."

A user stated, "Oh the rabbit holes this man went down go a lot deeper than Taylor Swift. This man has been in the belly of the beast and done the math. it's wild stuff if you look into the jobs this man's worked and what he investigated and found."

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