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Taylor Swift Loses Another 50 Million Followers on Instagram After Trump’s Latest Post: “I Hate Taylor Swift”
In an unforeseen turn of events that has shaken both the music industry and social media alike, Taylor Swift has reportedly lost another 50 million Instagram followers overnight, all thanks to a single post from former President Donald Trump on Truth Social. The post, which simply stated, “I Hate Taylor Swift,” has seemingly triggered a mass exodus of Swift’s followers—once again proving that in the world of celebrity feuds, social media influence can be as volatile as the stock market.
The post, which many had assumed to be just another Trumpian rant, rapidly took on a life of its own. Before long, it became the catalyst for one of the biggest Instagram follower losses in recent memory—second only to Swift’s first dramatic dip in numbers following her political endorsement of Kamala Harris. For fans, foes, and social media enthusiasts, the aftermath has been nothing short of surreal.
It all started innocuously enough, with Donald Trump taking to his relatively new social media platform, Truth Social, to once again air his grievances. Known for his bombastic and often contentious posts, this one was no different—except this time, he had his sights set on one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
“I Hate Taylor Swift,” read the post. It was classic Trump: direct, inflammatory, and ripe for the picking. Almost immediately, his legions of followers began echoing his sentiments, with some adding their own commentary: “Unfollow Taylor!” and “She’s too woke for us!” became common refrains in the comments section. Truth Social, which normally sees a steady stream of political rants and conspiracy theories, was now alive with anti-Swift fervor.
While many might have shrugged off Trump’s post as just another celebrity feud, the reaction on social media quickly snowballed into something much larger. Within hours of Trump’s declaration, Swift’s Instagram follower count began to plummet. Fans and critics alike watched in real-time as millions of followers disappeared—each unfollow seemingly a nod to Trump’s anti-Swift sentiment.
It’s not the first time Taylor Swift has faced a mass unfollowing. Following her endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Swift lost millions of followers who disagreed with her political stance. However, this latest loss—50 million followers in under 24 hours—marks a new low in the singer’s social media presence.
Social media analysts were quick to point out that while Trump’s influence over his base is undeniable, the sheer scale of Swift’s follower drop was unprecedented.
“It’s like watching the Titanic sink, but in real-time on Instagram,” said one analyst. “This is a perfect storm of celebrity, politics, and social media influence colliding. Trump says one thing, and suddenly, Swift is hemorrhaging followers.”
Despite the dramatic drop, Swift’s Instagram account still boasts an impressive follower count in the hundreds of millions, but the loss of 50 million is enough to make even the most powerful influencers sweat.
As the news of the massive unfollowing spread, Swift’s devoted fanbase—the Swifties—immediately sprang into action, launching the hashtag #WeLoveTaylor in an attempt to stanch the bleeding. They flooded Instagram, Twitter, and even Truth Social with messages of support, declaring their unwavering loyalty to the pop icon.
“Taylor, we’ve got your back!” wrote one fan on Instagram. “We don’t care what Trump says—we’ll follow you to the ends of the earth!”