Ariana Grande stirred controversy with an Instagram post questioning whether President Donald Trump’s policies delivered the economic benefits his supporters expected, like lower insurance premiums and cheaper groceries.
The post, originally by LGBTQ+ activist Matt Bernstein, also criticized the impact of Trump’s policies on immigrants, transgender people, and free speech. Grande has a history of activism, previously supporting Trump’s impeachment, criticizing his Iran decision, and commenting on his legal troubles, including 34 convictions for falsifying business records.
Despite online backlash and calls for her deportation—though she is American—Grande continues to speak out. She has voiced support for Kamala Harris and offered comfort to those affected by Trump’s 2016 election victory.
With over 370 million Instagram followers, Grande remains a vocal celebrity on social media, unafraid to spark debate.