Donald Trump says Taylor Swift ‘no longer hot’ due to his own criticism, continues public feud after her endorsement of Kamala Harris
Donald Trump has renewed his feud with Taylor Swift, claiming she’s “no longer hot” since he posted that he hated her in 2024. The pop star had endorsed Kamala Harris for president, prompting Trump’s earlier post and growing criticism of the singer.
On Friday morning, US President Donald Trump said Taylor Swift is “no longer hot,” linking the change to his earlier declaration that he “hates” her. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” He did not provide any further explanation.
This is Trump’s latest post targeting the globally successful musician, whose public support for Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 election season triggered Trump’s online remarks last year.
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” she’s no longer “HOT?”
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 16, 2025
— Donald Trump in new post. pic.twitter.com/lrXsWgLm85
Swift endorsed Kamala Harris after debate with Trump
Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president after the September 10, 2024, debate between Harris and Trump. In an Instagram post shared with her 284 million followers, Swift wrote, “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” She also said Harris is a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and emphasized the importance of calm leadership over chaos.
The post, which came shortly after the debate, received over 9 million likes and generated widespread attention. The endorsement was seen by many political observers as a significant moment in the race.
Trump’s response escalated over time
Trump initially responded to Swift’s endorsement by saying he was “not a Taylor fan.” However, days later, he escalated his reaction by posting in all caps on Truth Social, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” That post was a turning point in his public criticism of the singer, which has since become more direct and personal.
In previous years, Trump had made lighter comments about Swift. After she backed Democratic candidates in the 2018 midterm elections, he told reporters, “Let’s say that I like Taylor’s music about 25% less now.”
Political impact and public reaction
Trump’s latest attack comes as polling shows Kamala Harris gaining support, leading some to speculate that Swift’s endorsement could have political influence. In response to Trump’s posts, Harris’ running mate Tim Walz wrote on X (formerly Twitter): “Swifties: With your help we're gonna defeat the smallest man who ever lived.” The comment was a reference to Swift’s song “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived.”
Trump’s post also sparked reactions online, with Swift supporters sharing “I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT” messages on social media. Meanwhile, some Trump supporters used the moment to criticize the Democratic administration.
Despite the back-and-forth, Swift continues to dominate the music world. Her “Eras Tour” concluded last December as the first $2 billion tour in music history. She holds the record for the most Grammy album of the year wins and has a net worth of $1.6 billion, according to Forbes.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions—yet!). For her, writing isn’t just work; it’s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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