Following Ariana Grande’s Instagram repost that challenged Trump supporters over unfulfilled promises after 250 days in office, the White House delivered a scathing comeback. The repost raised issues including aggressive immigration tactics, scapegoating of transgender individuals, and threats to free speech.

Deputy press secretary Kush Desai responded by invoking Georgia’s hit “Save Your Tears,” while praising Trump for addressing inflation and encouraging significant economic investment. He also mentioned the Federal Trade Commission’s crackdown on ticket price gouging benefiting Ariana’s fans.

This public sparring highlights the intensified partisan debates involving celebrities and political entities during Donald Trump’s second term.