Pop queen Ariana Grande just dropped a mic moment, and this time, it wasn’t a high note! With over 380 million followers watching, she posted a bold Instagram Story that read: “Could someone explain which crimes get you deported and which ones get you elected President? It’s so confusing.” No caption and no filter needed, just pure shade. And the reaction? Let’s just say Donald Trump fans weren’t thrilled!
— adi (@buwygfiib) June 23, 2025
The post hit during a tense political moment: Trump’s multiple indictments were in the headlines again, ICE raids were causing controversy, and the conflict in the Middle East took a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Ariana Grande decided to say what some Americans were thinking by using the photo. The artist has never been stranger to speaking up, as she stood up for LGBTQ+ rights, racial justice, and voter participation before.
Ariana Grande shares post criticising Donald Trump and ICE via IG story:
“Could someone explain which crimes get you deported and which ones get you elected President? It’s so confusing.” pic.twitter.com/ack85QldIk
— Pop Base (@PopBase) June 21, 2025
The backlash came quickly. Trump fans online said she should be deported herself, with jabs like, “She contributes nothing to the GDP,” and “Respect your president.” But her Arianators quickly shielded her, praising her for never staying silent in these unjust times. Ariana Grande herself didn’t speak publicly over the controversy, but her message clearly had people talking.