The White House Deputy Press Secretary, Kush Desai, has responded to singer Ariana Grande’s viral Instagram repost criticizing the Trump administration. Grande shared the post on Sunday, which targeted the current government regarding ICE raids and alleged transphobic views.
In a statement to Entertainment Weekly published on September 29, Desai seemingly mocked the singer by incorporating some of her popular song titles into his response, including *Save Your Tears*, *Get Well Soon*, and *Just Like Magic*. The statement read:
“Save your tears, Ariana. Because President Trump’s actions ended Joe Biden’s inflation crisis and are bringing in trillions in new investments. 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!”
### Ariana Grande’s Instagram Repost and Criticism
On September 28, Ariana Grande reposted a message by podcaster and activist Matt Bernstein that criticized Donald Trump and his administration. The post questioned Trump supporters with rhetorical queries, highlighting issues such as ICE raids and the targeting of the trans community.
It said:
“I want to check in with Trump voters. I have one very genuine question: It’s been 250 days now that immigrants have been violently torn from their families and communities have been destroyed, now that trans people have been blamed for virtually everything and live in fear, now that free speech is on the brink of collapse for us all — has your life gotten better?”
The post continued:
“Have your groceries gotten cheaper? Has your health insurance premium gone down? Has your work/life balance improved? Can you take a vacation yet? Are you happier? Has the widespread suffering of others paid off for you in the way he promised it would, or are you still waiting?”
### The FTC Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster and Live Nation
In his response, Desai referenced the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The lawsuit alleges that the companies misled ticket purchasers through deceptive resale prices.
Additionally, about a month ago, the FTC filed a similar lawsuit against Key Investment Group and its affiliates. This ticket resale company is accused of illegally sourcing tickets and reselling them at inflated prices for high-profile concerts, including Taylor Swift’s *Eras Tour* and some of Ariana Grande’s concerts.
### Ariana Grande’s Political Stance and Upcoming Projects
This is not the first time Ariana Grande has spoken out against former President Trump. She has openly supported former Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential elections.
Earlier this month, Grande also criticized the temporary cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel’s live show by reposting a message from SAG-AFTRA, showing her support for the actors’ union.
In other news, Ariana Grande is preparing for her upcoming tour to promote her latest studio album, *Eternal Sunshine*. This will be her first tour in seven years and is set to begin next year.
Fans can also look forward to the sequel to her critically and commercially successful film, *Wicked*, titled *Wicked: For Good*, which is scheduled for release next year.
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