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Social media speculation is swirling that Beyonce will perform at the Democratic National Convention for Vice President Kamala Harris’s acceptance speech.
White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz posted a bee emoji on X, which many social media users took as a reference to the Beyhive and an indication that Beyonce is set to perform on Thursday night.
“Sorry guys my 6-year-old took my phone,” Ruiz added, which didn’t stem the flow of hopeful posts that the artist would appear.
“The White House director of political strategy and outreach has tweeted a emoji. The Beyonce DNC buzz is really buzzing now,” Joey Garrison of USA Today wrote on X.
“Taking this as Beyonce at the DNC confirmation,” former Obama staffer and podcaster Tommy Vietor added.
City officials and Democratic party organizers have …