Source: CNN
Taylor Swift had a successful night at the 2018 American Music Awards. The singer took home top honors at the event after being named Artist of the Year, but her acceptance speech is getting more buzz than the award. After giving a rousing talk, Swift got political by offering some friendly words of advice — which did not sit well with President Donald Trump.
Rocking a shiny silver mini-dress, Swift told viewers that they need to get out and vote in the midterm elections. A few days ago, Swift endorsed a couple of Democrats running for office in Tennessee, which made her political affiliations clear.
The comments also come after inside sources told Radar Online that AMA producers asked Swift to avoid any political talk during the event.
“Get out and vote, I love you guys,” Swift said on stage after winning the award.
Shortly after Swift’s speech, Trump was asked what he thought about her comments. Trump admitted that he likes her music around “25 percent less” after the speech. Other Republicans have also slammed Swift on social media, as well as fans who said they would rather not see artists get political during an award ceremony.
Despite the backlash, Swift has not backed down on her comments.
Swift normally does not involve herself in politics, but the past two years has inspired her to get involved. This past weekend, Swift endorsed two Tennessee Democrats on social media. Political workers in the state say that the endorsement has increased voter registration in the state as well as across the country.
In addition to supporting several candidates, Swift also bashed Republican Marsha Blackburn because of how she has voted on the issue of gender equality.
In response to Taylor Swift’s criticism, Trump praised Blackburn for her work in Tennessee and blasted the singer for not “knowing anything about her.”
