An old man from Ellis County, Texas, has gone viral after purchasing a Taylor Swift-inspired guitar for $4,000 at a charity auction, only to destroy it moments later.

The guitar, signed by Taylor Swift, was donated to the auction by a third party, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity confirming that Swift had indeed autographed the instrument. The event, held by the Ellis County Wild Game Dinner, was aimed at raising funds for youth agricultural education in the area.

In a shocking turn of events, the man, upon winning the guitar, took the stage and immediately began smashing the instrument with a hammer handed to him by an auction worker. Video footage of the incident shows the guitar, adorned with Taylor Swift-themed decorations, being demolished while the crowd erupted in cheers.

TMZ reports that the guitar had been donated before Swift publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. While the donation was never intended to be destroyed, the winner made the spontaneous decision to break it apart, sparking speculation that the act was politically motivated.

Swift's endorsement of Harris over former President Donald Trump has made headlines recently, leading some to believe that the man's destructive act was a statement against the singer’s political stance. However, no official comment has been made to clarify his intentions.

The Ellis County Wild Game Dinner is a non-profit organization that supports youth agricultural education. Despite the controversy, the auction was meant to benefit this cause.

Taylor Swift has yet to respond to the viral video, and Billboard has reached out to her team for comment. The pop icon is currently wrapping up her record-breaking Eras Tour, which concludes with a series of shows in Indianapolis and Vancouver later this year.

Swift's political endorsement has also caught the attention of Harris, who expressed her gratitude, saying she is "very proud to have the support of Taylor Swift" and praised the artist's courage for standing up for her beliefs.