Social media has anointed an unlikely new sex symbol in the form of Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey.
Frey, 38, a Democrat who became the city's mayor in 2018, has become the focus of a social media frenzy in the last week, with dozens of users praising his 'hot' looks - and even professing their 'love' for the official.
The Twitter sensation comes amid a devastating time for the city of Minneapolis, which has been torn apart by riots over the tragic death of black resident George Floyd, who lost consciousness when white cop Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for eight minutes during an arrest.
Heartthrob: Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey has become something of a social media star as users go wild over his 'hot' looks
Popular: Even amid the devastating circumstances surrounding George Floyd's death, some Twitter users confess they cannot help themselves from swooning over the 38-year-old
Twins? Some have also pointed out his uncanny resemblance to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right)
Floyd later died, and all four officers who were involved in his arrest, while Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter.
In the wake of the tragedy, Frey has stepped into the national spotlight, tour trung quốc holding press conferences about Floyd's death, while also addressing the resulting riots and protests that broke out both in Minneapolis and in other areas across the country.
But while social media has been flooded with posts about the devastating tragedy surrounding Floyd's death - and demands for justice against those responsible - Instagram and Twitter have also been filled with posts from users pointing out Frey's 'sexy' appearance.
Some users have admitted their embarrassment at focusing on Frey's 'hot' features in such devastating circumstances, with one person writing: 'I know this is wrong [on so many levels] with what's happening in Minneapolis right now. The gods bless them.
'But Jacob Frey's hot. Good hot "DILF" vibes.'
Others have been far less coy in their praise of Frey - with many celebrating both his actions and his looks in the same tweet, highlighting the fact that the mayor called for the officer who was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck to be arrested and charged with his death.
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Fanclub: Dozens of Twitter users have taken to the social media site to praise the mayor's good looks, with one person describing him as 'sexy and cute'
Trend: Many people have drawn comparisons between Frey and Trudeau, with one user writing that Frey looks like Trudeau's 'little brother'
'I think I just fell in love,' one wrote, adding: 'The mayor of Minneapolis @jacob_frey is hot *and* a total badass - not afraid to stand up to the police union.'
They also retweeted a link to an article about Frey calling on county attorney Mike Freeman to charge arresting officer Chauvin in the death of Floyd.
One user followed suit, retweeting a post about Frey's announcement that all four officers who were part of the arrest have been fired, while writing: 'So Jacob Frey is hot AND quick... perhaps we will stan.'
Dozens of other similar tweets have been shared over the past few days, with users going wild over Frey's 'sexy and cute' looks, as well as the action he has taken in seeking justice for Floyd.
A number of other people have pointed out his remarkable likeness to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - a comparison that has been made on a number of occasions in the past.
Popular: The tweets about Frey's good looks have also seen him be praised for his actions in trying to get justice for George Floyd, who died during an arrest over Memorial Day Weekend
'Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, looks and acts like Justin Trudeau and cried on TV,' one person wrote.
'Jacob Frey is the Justin Trudeau of America,' another chimed in, while a third added: 'Jacob Frey is Justin Trudeau x100.'
Although Frey's online fanclub has certainly grown in the past week, this is not the first time that the Minneapolis mayor has found himself at the center of a collective social media swoon.
In October 2019, Frey hit the headlines when he was mentioned in a scathing tweet by President Donald Trump, who branded the Minneapolis mayor 'lightweight' and slammed his decision to charge $530,000 for an arena that was intended to host a Keep America Great Again rally.
Frey responded to the president, writing: 'Minneapolis taxpayers should not have to bear the brunt of operating costs resulting from the president's visit.'
Partners: Sadly for his fans, Frey is actually married. He tied the knot with his wife Sarah Clarke in 2016
Exciting news: The couple revealed earlier this year that they are expecting their first child in September of this year
Past: Frey was previously married to Michelle Lilienthal, however the pair divorced in 2014, just two years before he married Clarke (pictured)
The terse conversation between the two prompted a social media spotlight to shine its glare on Frey - who quickly picked up hundreds of fans across the country, and further afield.
Sadly for his most passionate admirers however, Frey is married, and he is expecting his first child with his second wife Sarah Clarke in September of this year.
Frey was previously married to Michelle Lilienthal, whom he tied the knot with in August 2009, before splitting from her in 2014. He then wed Clarke two years later.
Although he is now mayor of Minneapolis, Frey - a lawyer - actually grew up in Virginia, in a suburb of Washington, D.C.
He attended William & Mary, where he was awarded a track scholarship, before later getting a Juris Doctor degree from Villanova; prior to his second stint at college however, Frey tried his hand at becoming a professional athlete, competing for Team USA in the 2007 Pan American Games marathon.
Frey, 38, a Democrat who became the city's mayor in 2018, has become the focus of a social media frenzy in the last week, with dozens of users praising his 'hot' looks - and even professing their 'love' for the official.
The Twitter sensation comes amid a devastating time for the city of Minneapolis, which has been torn apart by riots over the tragic death of black resident George Floyd, who lost consciousness when white cop Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for eight minutes during an arrest.
Heartthrob: Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey has become something of a social media star as users go wild over his 'hot' looks
Popular: Even amid the devastating circumstances surrounding George Floyd's death, some Twitter users confess they cannot help themselves from swooning over the 38-year-old
Twins? Some have also pointed out his uncanny resemblance to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (right)
Floyd later died, and all four officers who were involved in his arrest, while Chauvin has been charged with third degree murder and manslaughter.
In the wake of the tragedy, Frey has stepped into the national spotlight, tour trung quốc holding press conferences about Floyd's death, while also addressing the resulting riots and protests that broke out both in Minneapolis and in other areas across the country.
But while social media has been flooded with posts about the devastating tragedy surrounding Floyd's death - and demands for justice against those responsible - Instagram and Twitter have also been filled with posts from users pointing out Frey's 'sexy' appearance.
Some users have admitted their embarrassment at focusing on Frey's 'hot' features in such devastating circumstances, with one person writing: 'I know this is wrong [on so many levels] with what's happening in Minneapolis right now. The gods bless them.
'But Jacob Frey's hot. Good hot "DILF" vibes.'
Others have been far less coy in their praise of Frey - with many celebrating both his actions and his looks in the same tweet, highlighting the fact that the mayor called for the officer who was filmed kneeling on Floyd's neck to be arrested and charged with his death.
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Fanclub: Dozens of Twitter users have taken to the social media site to praise the mayor's good looks, with one person describing him as 'sexy and cute'
Trend: Many people have drawn comparisons between Frey and Trudeau, with one user writing that Frey looks like Trudeau's 'little brother'
'I think I just fell in love,' one wrote, adding: 'The mayor of Minneapolis @jacob_frey is hot *and* a total badass - not afraid to stand up to the police union.'
They also retweeted a link to an article about Frey calling on county attorney Mike Freeman to charge arresting officer Chauvin in the death of Floyd.
One user followed suit, retweeting a post about Frey's announcement that all four officers who were part of the arrest have been fired, while writing: 'So Jacob Frey is hot AND quick... perhaps we will stan.'
Dozens of other similar tweets have been shared over the past few days, with users going wild over Frey's 'sexy and cute' looks, as well as the action he has taken in seeking justice for Floyd.
A number of other people have pointed out his remarkable likeness to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau - a comparison that has been made on a number of occasions in the past.
Popular: The tweets about Frey's good looks have also seen him be praised for his actions in trying to get justice for George Floyd, who died during an arrest over Memorial Day Weekend
'Minneapolis mayor, Jacob Frey, looks and acts like Justin Trudeau and cried on TV,' one person wrote.
'Jacob Frey is the Justin Trudeau of America,' another chimed in, while a third added: 'Jacob Frey is Justin Trudeau x100.'
Although Frey's online fanclub has certainly grown in the past week, this is not the first time that the Minneapolis mayor has found himself at the center of a collective social media swoon.
In October 2019, Frey hit the headlines when he was mentioned in a scathing tweet by President Donald Trump, who branded the Minneapolis mayor 'lightweight' and slammed his decision to charge $530,000 for an arena that was intended to host a Keep America Great Again rally.
Frey responded to the president, writing: 'Minneapolis taxpayers should not have to bear the brunt of operating costs resulting from the president's visit.'
Partners: Sadly for his fans, Frey is actually married. He tied the knot with his wife Sarah Clarke in 2016
Exciting news: The couple revealed earlier this year that they are expecting their first child in September of this year
Past: Frey was previously married to Michelle Lilienthal, however the pair divorced in 2014, just two years before he married Clarke (pictured)
The terse conversation between the two prompted a social media spotlight to shine its glare on Frey - who quickly picked up hundreds of fans across the country, and further afield.
Sadly for his most passionate admirers however, Frey is married, and he is expecting his first child with his second wife Sarah Clarke in September of this year.
Frey was previously married to Michelle Lilienthal, whom he tied the knot with in August 2009, before splitting from her in 2014. He then wed Clarke two years later.
Although he is now mayor of Minneapolis, Frey - a lawyer - actually grew up in Virginia, in a suburb of Washington, D.C.
He attended William & Mary, where he was awarded a track scholarship, before later getting a Juris Doctor degree from Villanova; prior to his second stint at college however, Frey tried his hand at becoming a professional athlete, competing for Team USA in the 2007 Pan American Games marathon.
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