White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt just revealed something her boss might not love.
She’s a Swiftie.
Leavitt shared her 2025 Spotify Wrapped on Instagram this week, and nestled among country stars and Christian artists sat Taylor Swift as her fifth most-listened-to artist of the year.
That’s awkward, considering President Donald Trump has made Swift a frequent target of his social media rants.
Country Music and Taylor Swift Make the Cut
Leavitt’s musical taste leans heavily toward country and worship music. Morgan Wallen topped her list, followed by Christian artists Forrest Frank, Brandon Lake, and Anne Wilson.
Then came Swift at number five.
Leavitt didn’t share her top songs or albums, leaving fans to wonder which Swift era resonated most. Was it the early country days? The pop transformation? Or perhaps some of the newer politically-charged tracks?
Swift’s catalog spans multiple genres and themes, giving listeners plenty to choose from depending on their mood or moment.
Trump’s Rocky Relationship With Swift
President Trump’s beef with Swift escalated dramatically after she endorsed Kamala Harris over him during the 2024 election campaign last September.
His response was characteristically blunt.
I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!
He posted those words on Truth Social, making his feelings crystal clear. Interestingly, his daughter Ivanka took her daughter Arabella to Swift’s Eras tour just one month later anyway.
Family dynamics can be complicated.
The “No Longer Hot” Comment
After taking office, Trump continued his attacks. In May 2025, he posted another jab on Truth Social.
Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’
The comment suggested he believed his public criticism had somehow diminished Swift’s popularity or cultural relevance.
Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
A Surprising Softening
By August, something shifted. When Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce on August 26, Trump actually congratulated the couple through White House reporters.
I wish them a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player and a great guy, and I think she’s terrific person, so I wish them a lot of luck.
Trump made these comments during a televised Cabinet meeting, marking a dramatic tone shift from his earlier vitriol.
Perhaps he realized attacking one of the world’s biggest pop stars wasn’t playing well politically. Or maybe he genuinely came around.
The White House Goes Full Swiftie
Last month revealed at least one confirmed Swiftie within Trump’s administration.
On November 2, the White House official TikTok channel shared a video featuring Swift’s latest single, “The Fate of Ophelia,” from her album The Life of a Showgirl.
The clip matched Swift’s lyrics with images of Washington D.C., President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and military troops.
One particularly bold choice: Swift singing “Don’t care where the hell you been” over Trump’s 2023 mug shot from his indictment related to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
The song continued with “‘Cause now you’re mine” over footage of Trump kissing an American flag.
OUR VIBES
That’s how the White House captioned the post, which has since racked up nearly a million likes.
Swift hasn’t publicly commented on the White House using her music.
Sabrina Carpenter Fires Back
While Swift stayed silent, fellow pop star Sabrina Carpenter took a different approach when the Trump administration used her music.
On December 1, the White House X account shared footage of ICE agents making combative arrests, set to audio from Carpenter’s track “Juno.”
Carpenter responded within 24 hours with a rare post on the platform.
This video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.
The 26-year-old singer’s reply earned 1.6 million likes compared to just 84,000 on the original White House post—a phenomenon known as getting “ratioed” on social media.
What This Reveals About Modern Politics
Leavitt’s Spotify Wrapped highlights an interesting cultural moment. Even those working for politicians who publicly criticize certain artists still listen to and enjoy their music privately.
Music transcends political boundaries in ways policy cannot.
Swift’s ability to maintain massive appeal across different political perspectives speaks to her artistic versatility and emotional resonance. Her catalog offers something for nearly everyone, whether they agree with her politics or not.
The question remains: will Trump comment on his press secretary’s musical choices? Or will this be one controversy the administration lets slide?
Either way, Leavitt’s Spotify Wrapped serves as a reminder that our cultural consumption doesn’t always align neatly with our professional or political identities.
Sometimes we just like what we like, boss’s opinions aside.