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Jenna Piwowarczyk, the founder of "Swifties for Trump," criticized President Donald Trump for his comment on Friday declaring Swift "not hot" anymore, saying that it contributes to the alienation of conservative women who like Swift's music.
"I cringe when the President says stuff like this," Piwowarczyk told Newsweek.
Why It Matters
Trump's renewed criticism of Swift comes as the megastar continues to play a high-profile role in American cultural life, recently concluding her mega successful Eras Tour.
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His decision to target Swift—a performer with a massive global following—is consistent with his strategy of attacking influential public figures who oppose him or his policies.
What To Know
On Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social asking if anyone noticed that ever since he said he hates Swift that she's "no longer 'hot.' "
Piwowarczyk told Newsweek the goal of "Swifties for Trump" was to bridge a gap that has historically existed between young women and conservative ideology. Women have been more likely to vote for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election since 1992 and the gender gap between young adults and politics is stark.
A recent poll from NBC News found 45 percent of men aged 18-29 approve of Trump's job performance, but only 24 percent of young women do. It's the biggest gender gap of any generation. There's a 13-point gap between men and women aged 45 to 64, a 9-point gap between men and women aged 30-44 and a 7-point gap between men and women 65 years and older.
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Piwowarczyk, 19, started the group in August and previously told Newsweek it was important to have because she said millions of young, female voters consider themselves Swifties and she wanted them to know why they don't have to choose between loving Swift and voting for Republican.
Swift endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election in September in a post on Instagram and signed it "Childless Cat Lady," in a reference to a comment Vice President JD Vance made.
Days later, Trump posted on Truth Social that he "hates" Swift.
"I do not think that President Trump's comments on his feelings towards her had any real negative impact, but I do believe that if he were to speak positively about her, it would lead to more unity between conservatives and young women," Piwowarczyk told Newsweek.
What They're Saying
Piwowarczyk told Newsweek: "Taylor just got off a 2-year-long tour marathon, and if she wants some time away from the spotlight, that's her business alone, and it does not impact her popularity."
Trump in a Truth Social post in February 2024: "I signed and was responsible for the Music Modernization Act for Taylor Swift and all other Musical Artists... There's no way she could endorse Crooked Joe Biden... and be disloyal to the man who made her so much money."
What Happens Next
Swift has not responded to Trump's comments and has been mostly staying out of the spotlight since her Eras Tour came to a close at the end of last year.
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