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Grammys 2019: Trump supporter Joy Villa wears 'build the wall' themed dress on red carpet

The singer has worn dresses with political statements before

Chelsea Ritschel
New York
Monday 11 February 2019 10:15 GMT
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Grammys 2019: Joy Villa wears Trump 'border wall' dress

Joy Villa arrived at the Grammys red carpet wearing a pro-Donald Trump statement dress.

The singer donned a silver US border-wall inspired dress designed by Designers Allinger of Desi Designs with “Build the Wall” emblazoned on the back and a matching spiky headpiece.

Villa completed the political look with a red handbag bearing President Trump’s campaign slogan “Make America Great Again”.

The look was met with surprise on social media.

“What a disrespectful dress,” one person tweeted in response to the singer’s outfit choice.

This is not the first time the American singer has decided to use the Grammys as a platform for her political statements.

Last year, Villa wore a pro-life gown decorated with a foetus and a “choose life” handbag.

In 2017, she also used the red carpet to show her support for President Trump, with a red, white, and blue “Make America Great Again” dress.

The singer was not alone in making a political statement with her outfit.

Singer Ricky Rebel donned a pro-Trump Jacket for the 61st annual awards show, which has ”Keep America Great” written on it.

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