Ariana Grande rarely dives into political debates, but on Sunday, the pop superstar made headlines for sharing a pointed political statement with her 523 million Instagram followers.
The singer’s repost immediately drew attention from the White House and reignited discussions about celebrities speaking out on national issues.
The Post That Caused a Stir
Grande shared a message from podcaster Matt Bernstein criticizing Donald Trump’s second term and asking his supporters to consider whether their lives had improved under his leadership.
The post referenced controversial policies affecting immigrants, transgender individuals, and free speech, asking: “Has your life gotten better?”
The White House responded swiftly. Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai told the Daily Mail, “Save your tears, Ariana, because President Trump’s actions ended Joe Biden’s inflation crisis and are bringing in trillions in new investments.”
Desai added a lighthearted jab related to her fans, noting, “He even signed an executive order just like magic that paved the way for the FTC to crack down on Ticketmaster for ripping off Ariana Grande’s concert-going fans. Get well soon, Ariana!”
Grande’s Political History
Grande has previously supported progressive candidates, voting for Bernie Sanders in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024.
She has been vocal about LGBTQIA+ rights, Palestinian rights, reproductive rights, and voter registration initiatives.
Her latest post, however, was divisive among fans.
Many applauded her courage, with one commenting on X, “Girl, MAGA will go bankrupt trying to buy groceries as long as it means they deported Jorge from Home Depot trying to feed his kids.”
Others criticized her involvement in politics, recalling her 2015 donut-licking scandal and previous comments about hating America, highlighting perceived hypocrisy.
Recent Political Engagements
This isn’t Grande’s first politically charged post.
Just three months ago, she shared a tweet from Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling for Trump’s third impeachment after his unauthorized military action in Iran.
In June, she joined over 100 Hollywood stars in an open letter condemning proposed cuts to LGBTQ youth suicide prevention programs.
The letter, published by The Trevor Project, emphasized that such funding is a matter of life and death, not politics, and reinforced the performers’ commitment to speaking out for vulnerable communities.
Advocacy Rooted in Personal Experience
Grande’s advocacy is informed by personal experience.
She has consistently campaigned against gun violence, particularly after the 2017 Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people during her concert.
The event left her with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe anxiety, experiences she has openly discussed to raise awareness of mental health issues.
Grande’s willingness to blend personal experience with public advocacy continues to shape her image as a performer unafraid to speak her mind on social and political issues, even if it means challenging high-profile figures like Donald Trump.