Trump's effort to steal Taylor Swift's spotlight backfires bigtime

U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during the signing of executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

On Friday night, as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding drew attention to Madison Square Garden, the White House displayed a sign reading "Trump is your president" near the venue's "Just&T" announcement.

The gesture comes amid a long history of tension between Trump and Swift. In 2020, Swift publicly encouraged her supporters to register to vote and vote against Trump. In 2024, she endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump responded on Truth Social with "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"

The White House sign prompted counter-signs with different messages about the president.

"Even on the happiest day of Taylor Swift’s life, Donald Trump could not resist trolling her," wrote The Telegraph.

The Hollywood Reporter called Trump "Swift-sensitive."

"It's all about him, isn't it?" asked one person.

"Is he dead yet?" asked "That Gay Guy Candle Co." an account known for trolling the president.

"Impeach and Remove" designer and Trump foe Christopher Web commented.

References to the Jeffrey Epstein files were among the most popular comments. Several allegations about Trump were posted, with some photos of the president with his late pal.

"Trump is in the Epstein files," a fake sign read, with one man asking, "Why would MSG do this?"

"Trump raised your prices," congressional candidate Isaiah Martin asserted on a fake sign.

It isn't the only time the White House seemed to make itself part of the nuptials.

The White House did its own "Eras Tour" poster showing photos of moments throughout America's history with Trump at the center.

Trump's night was spent at Mount Rushmore, as his White House teased the idea of putting his face on the massive mountain again. It was briefly championed by Trump and his staff in his first administration.

“There would be no better addition to the iconic Mount Rushmore than the 45th and 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump,” said White House spokesperson Taylor Rogers, in a statement to The Washington Post.

One AI version of Mount Rushmore featuring Trump and his wife, along with Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Trump's followers loved the trolling from the president, but going after Swift could be a heavier lift. As the Hollywood Reporter explained, "plenty of people in swing states where he is backing candidates look up to her and her liberal views, and that a war with her could turn out a vote against him."

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