{"id":48909,"date":"2025-05-17T04:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T04:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48909"},"modified":"2025-05-17T04:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T04:20:19","slug":"taylor-swift-announcement-backs-singer-amid-controversy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48909","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Swift Announcement Backs Singer Amid Controversy.."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taylor Swift\u00a0is getting some professional backing after a controversial attack from President Donald Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Trump took aim at the singer on social media, an unprompted attack claiming that his criticisms had taken a toll on her popularity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHas anyone noticed that, since I said \u2018I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,\u2019 she&#8217;s no longer \u2018HOT?\u2019\u201d\u00a0Trump posted\u00a0on Truth Social.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has offered past remarks critical of Swift, the girlfriend of\u00a0Kansas City Chiefs\u00a0star\u00a0Travis Kelce.<\/p>\n<p>This week&#8217;s post generated some controversy and prompted a professional organization. The\u00a0American Federation of Musicians, the largest labor union representing instrumental musicians,\u00a0issued a statement\u00a0that called out President Trump for his criticisms both of Swift and fellow singer Bruce Springsteen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada will not remain silent as two of our members\u2014Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift\u2014are singled out and personally attacked by the President of the United States,&#8221; wrote American Federation of Musicians President Tino Gagliardi.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_xy_center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620%2Cx_1955%2Cy_1288\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce\" width=\"4853\" height=\"3235\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEyNTM3ODY2NzM0MDIwMTA1\/usatsi_25275976.jpg\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">\u00a9 Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The statement went on to praise both Swift and Springsteen for their contributions to American society.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift are not just brilliant musicians, they are role models and inspirations to millions of people in the United States and across the world. Whether it\u2019s Born in the USA or the Eras Tour, their music is timeless, impactful, and has deep cultural meaning. Musicians have the right to freedom of expression, and we stand in solidarity with all our members.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taylor Swift\u00a0is getting some professional backing after a controversial attack from President Donald Trump. 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