
The back-and-forth between Donald Trump and Taylor Swift
has been a tangled web of words for years. From warning her that backing Democrats might hit her career, throwing shade at her Super Bowl spotlight, to his quip during the Philadelphia Eagles’ White House visit saying, “I was there along with Taylor Swift, how did that work out?”
—Trump has not let up. Now, with yet another sly jab dropped, the big question remains- did Taylor Swift respond to Donald Trump this time?
Trump’s newest swipe caught attention, but silence can speak volumes. And though Taylor Swift has typically ignored Trump’s frequent digs, there comes a point where even silence runs thin.
Taylor Swift’s response to Donald Trump may not be what it seems
Donald Trump stirred up some fresh chatter on May 16 with a taunting post on Truth Social directed at Taylor Swift, claiming she is
“no longer hot”
since he declared he hates her
. But did Taylor Swift respond to Donald Trump’s latest jab? Not a word. While silent this time, Swift’s stance has been clear before. She spoke out against AI images wrongly showing her support for his 2024 run and openly endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, urging voters to “do your research on the issues”
and fight misinformation with truth.
“Has anyone noticed that, since I said “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” she’s no longer “HOT?”
— Donald Trump in new post. pic.twitter.com/lrXsWgLm85
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 16, 2025
The Taylor Swift vs Donald Trump feud
goes back several years. Trump once praised Swift but shifted after she backed Democrats, cautioning it could jeopardize her career. Swift, meanwhile, stayed focused on fighting misinformation and sharing her political views, steering clear of personal clashes. Though she has not responded to his most recent shot, their bigger battle centers on politics and truth.
Trump also targeted Bruce Springsteen, calling him “dumb as a rock,”
and it did not take long before the music community retaliated.
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When words can fly as freely as that, the voices in the background usually have the strongest responses. This back-and-forth had some powerful responses waiting in the wings, ready to shake things up.
Taylor Swift did not reply but the music world did
The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) wasted no time pushing back after Donald Trump’s claims. AFM President Tino Gagliardi slammed the attacks on Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen
, calling them “brilliant musicians”
and “role models and inspirations to millions.”
He stressed that the union will not stay silent when its members face personal attacks and hailed their music as “timeless”
and “impactful,”
showing strong solidarity.
AFM is standing in solidarity with music superstars Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen after they were attacked and targeted by the deranged orange felon in the White House. 👊 pic.twitter.com/EgJf3wjYxt
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) May 17, 2025
Neither Taylor Swift nor Bruce Springsteen responded directly to Trump’s insults, but the AFM’s strong defense sends a clear message. The union stressed that musicians have the right to speak freely and stand united against attacks
, making it obvious that Taylor Swift’s silence speaks louder than words when it comes to Donald Trump’s latest remarks.
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What do you think—will Taylor Swift finally respond to Donald Trump’s latest jab? Let us know in the comments!