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Updated · HuffPost · Jul 3

Trump White House Draws Fire Over Taylor Swift-Themed July 4 Promo

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Updated · HuffPost · Jul 3

Trump White House Draws Fire Over Taylor Swift-Themed July 4 Promo

3 articles · Updated · HuffPost · Jul 3

A Taylor Swift-themed White House post on X triggered backlash after it recast Trump at the center of U.S. history in an “America’s Eras Tour” parody.
The caption — “It’s been a long time coming…” — echoed Swift branding, prompting critics to call the image tacky and cringeworthy and some to urge Swift to sue.
The post landed as rumors swirled that Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce could marry at Madison Square Garden this weekend, threatening to eclipse Trump’s July 4 and America 250 celebrations.
Swift backed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris against Trump in 2020 and 2024, adding political edge to a stunt involving a musician Trump has previously said he hates.

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Trump White House criticized for Taylor Swift-themed social media post

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Donald Trump throws subtle shade at long-time rival Taylor Swift as her wedding takes on president's July 4 celebrations

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