Melania Trump Praises Taylor Swift, Offering a Surprising Contrast to Donald Trump’s Criticism
Taylor Swift stands as one of today’s most influential and beloved artists. Yet, while former President Donald Trump has openly criticized her for years, First Lady Melania Trump appears to see things quite differently.
Donald Trump’s Rocky History with Taylor Swift
For much of her early career, Swift steered clear of politics. But in 2018, she broke her silence by endorsing Democrat Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee’s U.S. Senate race—an endorsement that didn’t sit well with Donald Trump.
At the time, Trump remarked, “I like Taylor’s music about 25% less now,” adding he doubted Swift even knew much about Blackburn.
The tension didn’t stop there. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, Swift sharply criticized the Trump administration, saying, “We’re a democracy—at least, we’re supposed to be.” She accused Trump of treating the country like an autocracy, intensifying their feud.
The Ongoing Clash
During Trump’s 2023 re-election campaign, a song called Justice for All—performed by January 6 defendants—topped the iTunes charts, overtaking hits by Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus. Trump gleefully boasted, “It beat Taylor Swift… We knocked them off for a long time.”
When Swift later endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump fired back on Truth Social with a furious, all-caps declaration:
“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
Melania Trump Breaks Her Silence—With Kind Words
Despite her husband’s relentless attacks, Melania Trump had remained silent about Swift—until recently.
On July 2, during a visit to a children’s hospital in Washington, Melania brought gifts and spent time chatting with young patients. When one little girl shared her admiration for Taylor Swift, Melania’s response was warm and gracious.
“She’s very talented,” the First Lady told the New York Post.
A Refreshing and Unexpected Contrast
While Donald Trump’s words have often been harsh and combative, Melania’s simple, respectful praise of Swift reveals a softer side—and a surprising contrast within the same household.