Emma McIntyre/TAS18/Getty Images for TASBack in 2012, businessman and reality star Donald Trump was a huge fan of Taylor Swift, calling her “fantastic” and “terrific.” But now that Taylor is openly supporting Democratic candidates who are running for office in her adopted home state of Tennessee, President Donald Trump’s love for her has lessened considerably.
Taylor recently made headlines for her impassioned endorsement of Phil Bredesen for Senate and Rep. Jim Cooper for the House, and her criticism of their Republican opponent, Marsha Blackburn. Taylor said Blackburn’s voting record “appalls and terrifies” her, and added that Blackburn doesn’t represent “MY Tennessee values.”
When asked on Monday by a reporter what he thought of the pop superstar “jumping into politics,” the president wanted to know the details.
“What did she say?” Trump asked, amid shouts of “doesn’t support Marsha Blackburn!”
“You know, Marsha Blackburn is doing a very good job in Tennessee, she’s leading now substantially,” said Trump. “She’s a tremendous woman. I’m sure Taylor Swift doesn’t know anything about her. And let’s say that I like Taylor’s music about 25% less now.”
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