President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running conflict with global pop sensation Taylor Swift, launching fresh attacks on the singer through his Truth Social account on Friday. The renewed outburst comes amid a high-stakes 2024 presidential campaign, in which Swift has publicly endorsed Trump’s political rivals.
Trump also took shots at rocker Bruce Springsteen, another outspoken critic, in the same series of posts. Both celebrities have previously drawn Trump’s ire for their public support of Democratic candidates.
In one of his most pointed remarks, Trump questioned Swift’s cultural relevance since his last attack. “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?'” he posted, referencing a statement he made in September after Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Swift’s endorsement came following a nationally televised debate between Trump and Harris, where she praised the Vice President as a “steady-handed, gifted leader.” Her political stance, while consistent in recent years, clearly continues to agitate Trump.
Celebrity politics and public backlash
Trump’s criticisms appear to be part of a broader strategy to attack high-profile opponents, particularly those with wide public influence. Taylor Swift, who had long steered clear of political discourse, has become an increasingly vocal supporter of progressive issues and Democratic candidates.
While her endorsement energized segments of the younger electorate, it also placed her squarely in the crosshairs of Trump’s rhetoric. Critics argue that Trump’s ongoing feud with Swift is a distraction from more serious campaign issues.
“The fact that the President of the United States is engaging in such a pointless beef leads you to believe that he does not plan on ever apologizing for his words and actions,” one political analyst commented.
Adding another layer to the drama, Trump favorably contrasted Swift with Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
“I like Brittany, I think Brittany’s great,” Trump said before Super Bowl LIX. “That’s the one I like much better than Taylor Swift.”
Brittany had faced criticism for liking a pro-Trump post, yet she declined to walk back her stance – and continued her friendship with Swift regardless.
Following the Chiefs’ disappointing loss in the Super Bowl, Trump doubled down on his attacks.
“The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift,” he posted.
“She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”
These comments suggest Trump sees political capital in stirring cultural clashes, particularly among celebrities who have publicly opposed him. As the race toward November continues, the question remains whether his strategy will win over voters or deepen his divide with younger and more progressive Americans.
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