Melania Trump Praises Taylor Swift Despite Donald Trump’s Longstanding Criticism

Taylor Swift is one of the most influential artists in the world today. While former President Donald Trump has frequently criticized her, First Lady Melania Trump seems to hold a different view.

Donald Trump’s History with Taylor Swift

Swift stayed quiet about politics early in her career. However, in 2018, she broke her silence and endorsed Democrat Marsha Blackburn in the U.S. Senate race in Tennessee. That move didn’t sit well with Donald Trump.

“I like Taylor’s music about 25% less now,” Trump said at the time, adding that he doubted she even knew much about Blackburn.

Their feud didn’t end there. In a 2019 Guardian interview, Swift criticized the Trump administration, saying, “We’re a democracy—at least, we’re supposed to be.” She accused Trump of thinking the U.S. was an autocracy.

The Clash Continues

During Trump’s re-election campaign in 2023, he embraced the song Justice for All, performed by January 6 defendants. It climbed to No. 1 on iTunes, overtaking songs by Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus.

Trump celebrated the moment, boasting, “It beat Taylor Swift… We knocked them off for a long time.”

When Swift later endorsed Kamala Harris, Trump responded on Truth Social with a furious, all-caps post:
“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”

Melania Trump Breaks Her Silence

Despite her husband’s repeated attacks, Melania Trump has remained quiet about Swift—until now.

On July 2, during a visit to a Washington children’s hospital, Melania brought gifts and chatted with young patients. When one girl mentioned that she liked Taylor Swift, Melania responded warmly.

“She’s very talented,” the First Lady said, according to the New York Post.

A Surprising Contrast

While Donald Trump has been vocal in his dislike for Swift, Melania’s comment shows a softer, more respectful stance. Her brief remark stood in stark contrast to her husband’s frequent criticism of the superstar.