Ariana Grande
White House Responds to Instagram Criticism
Published September 29, 2025 9:09 AM PDT
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Updated September 29, 2025 12:12 PM PDT
The White House, under the leadership of Donald Trump, has taken exception to a post by Ariana Grande that criticized his administration on social media.
In case you missed it, Ariana recently reshared an Instagram post questioning Trump supporters about whether their lives have genuinely improved since his presidency. She raised concerns about the suffering faced by immigrants, transgender individuals, and issues surrounding free speech.
Kush Desai, a spokesperson for the White House, responded to Grande’s critique, advising her to “Save your tears, Ariana,” asserting that President Trump’s policies have successfully addressed inflation and attracted monumental investments.
Desai continued, jesting that Trump has “magically enacted an executive order” to facilitate the FTC’s crackdown on Ticketmaster, aimed at protecting Ariana Grande’s concert fans from excessive charges. He concluded with a playful “Get well soon, Ariana!”
Ariana has long been an outspoken advocate for various political causes, endorsing Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race and supporting Bernie Sanders during the 2020 Democratic primaries.
Moreover, Ariana has demonstrated strong support for the transgender community and has criticized U.S. deportation practices, cementing her commitment to social justice issues.
With the White House’s recent rebuttal, it remains to be seen whether Ariana Grande will respond further, or if this marks the end of this social media showdown.
