The Trump White House faced intense backlash on Thursday after posting a Taylor Swift-themed social media graphic promoting former President Donald Trump. The post, shared on X, was captioned "It’s been a long time coming…" and featured an image titled "America’s Eras Tour," a clear parody of Swift’s blockbuster Eras Tour poster. The graphic placed Trump at the center of iconic moments in U.S. history.
Swift’s Rumored Wedding Overshadows Trump’s July 4 Plans
The post came amid widespread speculation that pop star Taylor Swift is set to marry her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, at Madison Square Garden this weekend. The rumored celebrity wedding of the summer could overshadow Trump’s efforts to make the July 4 holiday and America’s 250th birthday celebrations all about himself, according to critics.
Swift, who endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris against Trump in the 2020 and 2024 elections, has been a frequent target of Trump’s criticism. The White House post drew immediate ridicule and condemnation from social media users.
Critics Urge Swift to Sue White House
Some critics urged Swift to sue the White House over the unauthorized use of her brand. "I hope Taylor sues you," wrote one user. Others joked that "Eras" was a typo and should have been replaced with "Error" or "Errors." One user reimagined the montage as Trump’s "failures" tour, while another inserted late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a former close associate of Trump, into the collage.
"You do know no one’s paying attention to your HOT MESS of a Fourth of July celebration in DC. This just brings more attention to what people are really following, Tay and Kelsie’s wedding!" zinged another user. Others branded the post "so tacky," "so cringy," and "just so fucking cringe."
Swift Could Upstage Trump’s Address
One user imagined how Swift could one-up Trump’s July 4 address: "I hope she posts wedding photos in the middle of his speech." Trump has previously declared his hatred for the musician, making the post particularly provocative.
Reactions on X included: "So tacky. I can’t wait for decency to return to the WH," wrote Lauren (@LaurenPcrna). "You’re fucking pathetic and I hope Taylor sues you," said Tara Dublin (@taradublinrocks). "Still jealous of Taylor?" asked Jinny (@jinus). "This White House account is a national embarrassment," commented another user. Multiple users directly tagged Swift, urging her to take legal action.
