Ariana Grande is no stranger to commanding attention, but on Sunday, the pop superstar took her message beyond music and fashion to make a rare political statement.
Addressing her massive combined social media following of 523.2 million, the 32-year-old singer weighed in on President Donald Trump’s second term, directly challenging MAGA supporters on their experiences.
Referencing a post by A Bit Fruity podcaster Matt Bernstein, Grande asked pointed questions: Have the groceries gotten cheaper? Has health insurance improved?
Are work-life balance or vacations any better? Her critique highlighted immigration policies, trans rights, and the state of free speech as she questioned whether Trump’s promises had truly benefited his supporters.
Fans React With Support and Criticism
As expected, reactions poured in. Many of her followers praised her stance, with one writing on X that MAGA supporters were prioritizing deportations over basic needs like feeding their families.
Others, however, accused the singer of “hating America,” recalling her infamous donut incident from over a decade ago, when she was caught licking donuts in a California shop, leading to minor health department scrutiny.
The post also came months after Grande had shared Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s call for Trump’s third impeachment over a controversial military action in Iran, showing her consistent engagement with political issues.
Grande’s Longstanding Advocacy
Beyond this latest statement, Ariana has a track record of public activism.
She has supported LGBTQIA+ rights, Palestinian rights, reproductive rights, and voter registration campaigns.
Her willingness to speak on these issues reinforces her image as an artist unafraid to leverage her influence for causes she believes in.
Personal Life and Recent Relationships
Off the political stage, Grande’s personal life continues to capture headlines.
She is dating Tony nominee Ethan Slater, whom she met on the London set of Wicked between late 2022 and mid-2023.
Their relationship drew attention because Slater was recently divorced, and Grande herself finalized her divorce from Dalton Gomez in October 2023 after 21 months of marriage.
Back on Screen and Stage
Professionally, Grande is gearing up for big projects.
She will reprise her role as Galinda Upland, the Good Witch of the South, in Jon M. Chu’s $150M Wicked: For Good, alongside Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Bowen Yang, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, and her boyfriend Ethan Slater. The sequel is set to hit US and UK theaters on November 21.
Ariana’s Upcoming Tour
On the music front, Grande is preparing for The Eternal Sunshine Tour, her first arena tour in seven years.
The 41-date trek kicks off on June 6 at Oakland Arena in California and promises to showcase the two-time Grammy winner’s massive catalog to her 80.7 million monthly Spotify listeners.