WASHINGTON, DC — Former President Donald Trump sparked fresh outrage on Friday, May 16, after taking a personal swipe at global pop star Taylor Swift in a post on Truth Social. In a seemingly petty jab, Trump wrote, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT’?”
The post drew immediate backlash online, with critics labeling Trump a “mean girl” for resorting to superficial insults. His comment appears to be a continuation of his long-standing animosity toward Swift, which intensified after she publicly endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump’s apparent grudge against the Love Story singer dates back to at least September 2024, when he posted a blunt message declaring, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” — a remark that quickly went viral.
In a past interview with Variety co-editor Ramin Setoodeh, however, Trump offered a starkly different take on the singer, saying, “I find her very beautiful. I think she’s liberal. She probably doesn’t like Trump. I hear she’s very talented.”
Despite past compliments, Trump reiterated his disapproval during a segment on Fox & Friends, saying plainly, “I’m not a Taylor Swift fan.”
Swift, for her part, has not shied away from engaging politically. Last year, she used her Instagram platform to express support for Kamala Harris following a debate performance against Trump. She urged followers to stay informed and shared her own stance:
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader, and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”
As the 2024 election cycle intensifies, the clash between Trump and Swift continues to capture headlines—highlighting not just political divides, but also the increasingly personal nature of public discourse.
“I believe she is a steady-handed and gifted leader. We can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm, not chaos,” the post read.
In addition, she criticized former President Donald Trump for sharing a fake, AI-generated image of her that falsely implied she supported him.
When asked about the controversy, Trump downplayed the situation in an interview with Fox Business, stating he wasn’t concerned about a potential lawsuit from Swift over the doctored images, claiming they were “all made up by other people.”
Meanwhile, Trump stirred further controversy by declaring that pop superstar Taylor Swift is “no longer hot” — a comment that quickly sparked backlash across social media.
One user on X wrote, “Taylor’s breaking records, you’re breaking down. Stay pressed.” Another remarked, “He’s acting like the president of the Taylor Swift fan club instead of President of the United States. Smh.”
Others chimed in:
“Taylor Swift is on hiatus enjoying her billions — why is the president even worried about her?”
“He’s never been hot, so he would know about that.”
“90 years old and acting like a mean girl in high school.”
“He’s trying so hard to stay relevant. Imagine how tired we are.”
Still, not all responses were in Swift’s favor. One person commented, “He’s right though, Taylor lowkey fell off,” while another claimed, “Oh, he ended her.”
