- President Donald Trump continues to criticize Taylor Swift, highlighting her declining popularity since his public disapproval. Trump takes a shot at Swift, drawing attention to the changes in her public image.
- Swift openly opposes Trump, warning about AI misinformation and endorsing his political rivals.
- Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce’s praise of Trump’s Super Bowl attendance fuels further controversy.
President Donald Trump is once again attacking pop star Taylor Swift. On May 16, he posted a message on his platform, Truth Social. He asked his followers, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?'” This comment stirred up attention because Trump first publicly said he hated Swift back in September 2023. Trump also takes shots soon after Swift endorsed his political opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, in the 2024 presidential election. Trump’s comment came just days after Swift used her Instagram, where she has 284 million followers, to back Harris.
Taylor Swift’s Bold Political Stance in Her Documentary
Taylor Swift revealed her political views in her 2020 Netflix documentary, Miss Americana. The film captured moments from the 2018 midterm elections. Swift openly criticized Senator Marsha Blackburn, a conservative from Tennessee. She called Blackburn “Trump in a wig,” showing clear disapproval of the senator’s politics. When her publicist warned Swift about potential backlash from Trump and his supporters, Swift showed no fear. She simply said, “I don’t care.” This response showed her willingness to speak out despite risks. Trump takes shot at Swift’s assertiveness in addressing controversial political figures.
Long-Standing Conflict Between Trump and Swift Continues
The tension between Trump and Swift has lasted for years. Although Swift rarely names Trump directly now, she keeps her distance. Meanwhile, Trump takes shot after shot, continuing to make negative remarks about her. Recently, Swift warned about the dangers of fake information. She pointed out that AI images falsely showed her endorsing Trump’s campaign. Swift wrote, “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site.” This shows she remains alert to misinformation linked to her name.
Trump Praises Brittany Mahomes, Swift’s Close Friend
In an interview on Fox News in September 2023, Trump said he preferred Brittany Mahomes over Taylor Swift. Brittany Mahomes is a businesswoman from Kansas City and the wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes. Trump talked about how he praised Brittany during the interview, making a clear distinction between her and Swift. Each comment from Trump takes another shot at skinning the ongoing feud between him and Swift.
Travis Kelce’s Support for Trump at the Super Bowl Sparks Debate
Taylor Swift’s boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce, created controversy by praising Trump’s attendance at Super Bowl 59. Kelce told reporters, “That’s awesome. It’s a great honor.” He added, “No matter who the president is, I know I’m excited because it’s the biggest game of my life.” Kelce also said, “Having the president there… it’s the best country in the world. So, that’d be pretty cool.” His positive remarks sparked debate, given the heated political climate around Trump.
Trump Mocks Swift After She Was Booed by Eagles Fans
During the Super Bowl, Taylor Swift faced boos from Philadelphia Eagles fans. After the event, Trump posted on Truth Social, mocking her. He said, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!” In all this interaction, one can see how Trump takes a shot at using this moment to continue his attacks on Swift publicly.
Trump Makes Another Joke at Swift’s Expense at White House Celebration
At the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House celebration in April, Trump made another jab at Swift. He said, “I watched in person. I was there along with Taylor Swift. How did that work out?” The crowd laughed at his comment. Trump’s remark was a clear dig at Swift’s public image and recent challenges.
