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White House uses Ariana Grande songs to defend Trump’s record

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Ariana Grande has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump
Ariana Grande has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump (Getty/Monica Schipper)
  • The White House has issued a sharp response to pop star Ariana Grande's recent Instagram post, which questioned the tangible benefits of President Donald Trump's time in office.
  • Grande shared a post by podcast host Matt Bernstein, asking Trump voters if their lives had improved regarding issues like immigration, trans rights, free speech, and economic factors.
  • White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai responded by incorporating Grande's song titles, such as 'Save Your Tears' and 'Just Like Magic,' into his statement.
  • Desai claimed Trump's actions enabled the Federal Trade Commission to address ticket price inflation – a concern of Grande’s.
  • Grande has previously challenged Trump's administration on issues like gender recognition and supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
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