Has Donald Trump single-handedly dimmed Taylor Swift’s superstar glow?
That’s what the president boldly claimed on May 16, 2025, sparking fresh buzz around their ongoing feud. On the evening of May 16, 2025, Trump fired off a post on Truth Social, writing,
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’
she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” The statement came amidst a flurry of posts about his Middle East trip and Supreme Court matters, suggesting he was seizing a moment to stir the pot. The “why” behind his claim seems rooted in a long-simmering grudge, sparked by Swift’s political moves that clashed with his agenda. Her 2024 endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, which drove over 400,000 people to Vote.gov, clearly left a mark, and Trump appears convinced his criticism has swayed public opinion against her.
This isn’t Trump’s first jab at Swift. Back in September 2024, after her Harris endorsement, he posted,
“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
on Truth Social, a blunt reaction to her political stance. Earlier that month, he told Fox and Friends,
“I was not a Taylor Swift fan, it was just a question of time. She’s a very liberal person, she seems to always endorse a Democrat and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
Even in 2018, when Swift backed Democratic candidates, Trump quipped that he liked her music “25% less,” showing a pattern of irritation with her liberal leanings. His campaign’s antics, like selling Eras Tour-inspired T-shirts and sharing AI-generated images of Swift endorsing him, only fueled the fire, especially after she publicly called them out.
Trump’s frustration with Swift boils down to her influence and opposition. Her 2024 endorsement of Harris was a powerhouse move, amplifying voter engagement in a way that likely stung Trump’s campaign. Swift’s rejection of his team’s unauthorized use of her image, including her firm stance against AI-generated fakes, added insult to injury. For Trump, Swift represents a cultural force whose political sway challenges his narrative, and his May 2025 post suggests he’s eager to claim victory over her supposed decline.
While Trump crows about her fading star, Swift has been noticeably quiet online. Her last post on X was on November 16, 2024, promoting her album The Tortured Poets Department. On Instagram, she broke a 100-day silence on March 23, 2025, to hype Selena Gomez’s new album but hasn’t been active since. Fans speculate she’s taking a breather after the grueling Eras Tour wrapped in December 2024 or dodging the online noise tied to her feud with Trump. Swift’s history of stepping back from social media, like a break she took in 2016, points to a deliberate choice to prioritize her well-being or focus on new projects.
Recently, human remains were found near Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island mansion in Watch Hill, Westerly, on May 14, 2025. Specifically, a leg bone washed up on a beach close to her property, sparking local alarm. Authorities have stated no foul play is suspected, and the remains are being analyzed by the Rhode Island Medical Examiner’s Office. Some residents raised fears of a serial killer, citing similar findings in the Northeast, but police found no connections. While not directly tied to Swift, the incident has cast a shadow over her private retreat, where she’s often sought solace.
Trump’s claim that Swift is “no longer ‘HOT’” doesn’t quite hold up. With a net worth of $1.6 billion and the record-breaking Eras Tour under her belt, Swift remains a global juggernaut. Her social media hiatus hasn’t dimmed her fanbase’s devotion, and her strategic breaks have historically paved the way for major comebacks, like her 2017 album Reputation. If anything, Trump’s fixation might amplify her relevance, as fans rally to her online defense. The contrast between his narrative and her enduring success only deepens the intrigue of their clash.
Will Taylor Swift break her silence with a savage comeback or rise above?
