On May 16, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his feud with pop superstar Taylor Swift via a Truth Social post, stating, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’”
The comment follows Swift’s endorsement of former Vice President Kamala Harris in September 2024, after Harris’s debate win over Trump. With a net worth of $1.6 billion per Forbes, Swift praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who aligned with her values.
Trump’s initial reaction to Swift’s endorsement was a September 2024 Truth Social post declaring, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” In a Fox & Friends interview, he suggested Swift’s support for Harris would cost her financially, claiming, “She’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.” Previously, Trump had praised Swift’s talent and appearance to Variety’s Ramin Setoodeh, calling her “very beautiful” and “very talented,” noting her likely disapproval of him.
Swift’s Continued Success
Despite Trump’s remarks, Swift remains a global music powerhouse. Her Eras Tour, the first to gross over $2 billion, broke records, and her January 2025 vinyl release, Lover (Live From Paris), sold out in under an hour. Swift holds multiple Grammy and MTV Video Music Award records, underscoring her enduring popularity.
Trump faced criticism for reposting an AI-generated image falsely depicting Swift supporting him, which he downplayed in a Fox Business interview. The incident added to the ongoing public dispute.
The feud highlights the intersection of politics and pop culture, with Swift’s influence undiminished despite Trump’s attacks. As of now, no response from Swift has been reported.
