Donald Trump said he now likes Taylor Swift's music "25% less" because of his endorsement of the Democrats.
The US president dismissed the knowledge of the singer and reiterated her support for the Republican candidate in Tennessee for the Senate
President Donald Trump came out at the crossroads of statements by pop superstar Taylor Swift, after the singer publicly endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee.
Trump was asked about Swift's decision to enter politics as the president was returning to Washington after a trip to Florida. "Let's say I like Taylor's music 25% less now, okay?" He replied.
In this way, the president left in the past the praise that he dedicated to the singer, whom he came to describe as "magnificent."
On Sunday, after years of avoiding speaking out on political issues, Swift announced that she will vote for Democrat Phil Bredesen for the Senate, prompting a wave of voter registration registrations.
Trump, however, came to question the validity of the artist's opinion, stating that he was sure that she "knows nothing" about Blackburn, whom he defended: "She is doing a very good job, she is a tremendous woman."
The president's statements contrast with the specific criticisms launched by the singer. "As much as I like that women are in public office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her record in Congress is devastating and terrifying," she condemned, recalling controversial votes by the legislator against women's rights. women.
"She voted against equal pay for women. She voted against the law against violence against women, which tries to protect women from domestic violence, harassment and rape. She believes that companies have the right to denying services to gay couples and that they shouldn't have the right to marry. Those are not Tennessee values, "he said.
Thus, Swift asked citizens: "Please, please, inform yourself about the candidates who are running in her state and vote on the basis of who represents her values the most."
Swift's jump to the political scene, criticized by many Republican leaders, was reminiscent of the statements that Kanye West has made in favor of Trump. Interestingly, both artists have various antecedents of rivalries and cross statements.
