After a reporter told Trump about Swift's opposition to Blackburn on Monday, he responding by saying "I'm sure Taylor Swift has nothing or doesn't know anything about her."
Trump continued, "Let's say that I like Taylor's music about 25 percent less now, okay?"
Swift hasn't responded, but that's likely because Trump was just one of the many who's commented on her recent political declaration. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Swift not only criticized Blackburn's stances and voting record when it comes to women's rights, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and more, but she also explained why she's remained silent about politics in recent years.
"In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now," she wrote. "I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country."
Swift continued, "As much as I have in the past and would like to continue voting for women in office, I cannot support Marsha Blackburn. Her voting record in Congress appalls and terrifies me."
She added that she'll instead be voting for Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for the House of Representatives. Swift urged her followers to educate themselves on the candidates running in their states, and to vote based on who represents their values.
