Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai issued a pointed reply, referencing Grande’s hit song “Save Your Tears.” “Save your tears, Ariana,” he said, before defending Trump’s record. “Because President Trump’s actions ended Joe Biden’s inflation crisis and are bringing in trillions in new investment.”
Desai went further, tying the administration’s agenda to an issue that hits close to home for Grande and her fanbase: high ticket prices. “He even signed an executive order just like magic that paved the way for the FTC to crack down on Ticketmaster for ripping off Ariana Grande’s concert-going fans. Get well soon, Ariana!”
The exchange highlighted the unusual overlap of pop culture and politics, where a star’s personal criticism drew not just commentary, but a lyrical counterpunch from the White House itself. Grande, who has previously criticized Trump’s immigration policies, has yet to publicly respond to the administration’s remarks.
