When Donald Trump decided to take a jab at Taylor Swift on his Truth Social platform, he probably didn’t expect a fierce clapback from Azealia Banks.
The 33-year-old rapper didn’t hold back in defending Swift, labeling Trump’s behavior as “embarrassing” and downright bizarre, especially coming from the former president. This feud highlights how Taylor Swift continues to be a lightning rod for drama, even catching the attention of some of the most unlikely voices in the public eye.
The whole thing kicked off when Trump, 78, posted on Truth Social: “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer HOT?” The tweet was classic Trump: blunt, provocative, and designed to stir the pot. But instead of igniting a wave of agreement, it led to Banks stepping up with a sharp and witty response on X (formerly Twitter).
Banks wrote, “Taylor Swift is really the litmus test to determine whether or not someone is a complete f****** cuck or a wannabe, it seems. All the girls who hate on Tay are complete f****** wannabes, and all the men who hate on her are dumb cucks who feel threatened/rejected by her just happy being a f****** white girl.” That’s quite the statement, right? But Banks didn’t stop there.
She went on to point out how Swift’s a harmless presence in the music scene: “That girl sings her songs, wears her red lipstick, and goes home. Lmao, she is the least threatening person in the world. What is the actual tea with the psychology behind hating on her?” Banks wasn’t just defending Swift; she was questioning the weird obsession some people have with hating on her, especially from someone as prominent as Trump.
Then, Banks got personal with Trump, throwing shade at his age and maturity: “Since when was it appropriate for the sitting president to be doing dumb s*** like this? Isn’t Trump like 83? People really want to BE Taylor Swift and would trade their realities out in a heartbeat to do so, and that’s f****** tragic.” It’s a pretty wild observation, calling out the former president for trying to compete with a pop star who, according to Banks, is just living her life.
People really want to BE Taylor swift and would trade their realities out in a heartbeat to do so and that’s fucking tragic.
Lmaooo
Trump is the president of the USA and wants to be a popular blond singer songwriter. this is insaneeeee.When is somebody going to wipe the…
— Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) May 16, 2025
Banks finished with a memorable jab: “Trump is the president of the USA and wants to be a popular blond singer-songwriter. This is insaneeeee. When is somebody going to wipe the makeup off his face because the sassy peach is feeling it again? This is embarrassing.” It’s clear Banks thinks Trump’s feud with Swift is more about his own insecurities than anything Swift has actually done.
But the drama between Trump and Swift isn’t new. Back in September 2024, Trump shared AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift was supporting his presidential campaign. This wasn’t true, and Swift quickly cleared the air by endorsing his political opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris. That only fueled Trump’s public dislike.
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Trump even told Fox & Friends, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan. It was just a question of time. … But she’s a very liberal person. She seems to always endorse a Democrat. And she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.” Classic Trump, warning of consequences for Swift’s political stance and throwing some subtle shade at her popularity.
Whether you love Swift or find Banks’ fiery defense entertaining, one thing’s for sure: this saga isn’t going away anytime soon. It’s a reminder that even the biggest pop stars can still get caught in the crossfire of political and celebrity drama.
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