Pop Star Shares Blunt Criticism of Trump’s Return
Madonna didn’t hold back her opinion on President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming return to the White House, using her Instagram stories to express her disapproval. On Thursday, she posted an image of a cake that had “F**k Trump” written on it, adding the caption, “Stuffed my face with this cake last night!”
Social Media Posts Amplify Her Stance
The singer followed up with a personal photo, accompanied by a stark statement: “Trying to get my head around why a convicted felon, rapist, Bigot was chosen to lead our country because he’s good for the economy.”
Longstanding Criticism of Trump
Madonna’s disdain for Trump is nothing new. During the 2016 presidential campaign, she shared a video of a Trump piñata being hit and criticized his sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, for posing with a hunted leopard. She questioned their character, writing, “How Big of a Pussy Do you have to BE to kill this Noble Animal for sport.”
Reflections on Trump’s First Election Win
After Trump’s 2016 victory, Madonna expressed feeling betrayed by women voters, commenting that it felt like “women betrayed us.” In the following year, she compared her disappointment from Hillary Clinton’s loss to the emotions of a breakup.
Life Changes Spurred by Trump’s Presidency
Midway through Trump’s term, Madonna revealed that his presidency and her son’s burgeoning soccer career influenced her decision to move to Portugal. She explained, “I felt like we needed a change, and I wanted to get out of America for a minute ? as you know, this is not America’s finest hour.”
