Former President Donald Trump ignited a firestorm on May 16 after posting a controversial remark about pop superstar Taylor Swift on his social media platform, Truth Social.
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” Trump wrote, triggering swift backlash across social media and mainstream outlets. The comment appears to reference his previous outburst in 2024, when Swift publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign.
Trump’s post also revived his past ridicule of Swift over the boos she received while attending the Super Bowl with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Critics have characterized his remarks as part of a pattern of personal attacks against the singer.
The comment drew widespread condemnation, with both fans and celebrities rallying to Swift’s defense. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to denounce Trump’s post as misogynistic and petty, further amplifying the long-running feud between the former president and the global pop icon.
Despite the uproar, Trump has not retracted his statement, and Swift has yet to publicly respond. The incident underscores the deep cultural and political divides that continue to shape public discourse ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.