Trump White House Responds to Ariana Grande Criticism with Song Title-Laced Attack
Washington D.C. – Ariana Grande has become the latest celebrity to draw the ire of the Trump White House after questioning the benefits of a second Trump term for his supporters. The singer and actress shared a post on her Instagram story highlighting concerns over increased ICE raids, anti-trans rhetoric, and perceived threats to free speech under the current administration.
The White House responded swiftly, and unusually, with a statement from deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai that directly referenced Grande’s own discography. “Save your tears, Ariana,” the statement read, going on to claim President Trump’s policies have “ended Joe Biden’s inflation crisis and are bringing in trillions in new investments.” desai also pointed to a recent executive order that facilitated the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) lawsuit against live Nation and Ticketmaster, stating it was achieved “just like magic.”
The FTC lawsuit, filed earlier this year, alleges the companies illegally colluded with ticket brokers to inflate prices for major events, including Taylor Swift’s highly popular Eras Tour. The administration’s mention of the Ticketmaster case appears to be a pointed attempt to portray Trump as a champion of consumers, even those who attend concerts by artists critical of his policies.Desai concluded with a somewhat dismissive, “Get well soon, Ariana!”
This isn’t the first time the former President has targeted prominent figures who’ve voiced opposition. In February, Trump celebrated online as Taylor Swift was booed at the Super Bowl. In July, he falsely called for the prosecution of Beyoncé over a reported $11 million endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris – a claim debunked by CNN. He has also recently reignited his long-standing feud with comedian Rosie O’Donnell.
Grande has a history of political engagement, publicly supporting Kamala Harris in 2024 and bernie Sanders in 2020. She also performed at the White House during the 2014 “Women of Soul” event under President Obama.
The white House’s unusual response, utilizing Grande’s song titles, underscores a pattern of trump directly engaging with and often attacking those who criticize him, turning political disagreements into highly public and often personal disputes. This latest exchange highlights the increasingly polarized political landscape and the willingness of the current administration to leverage pop culture for political messaging.
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