Taylor Swift Brands Donald Trump a ‘Sick Man’ in Furious Takedown After He Likes Post on Gaza Journalist Anas Al-Sharif’s Death and Threatens to Arrest New York City Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani

Taylor Swift Brands Donald Trump a ‘Sick Man’ After He Likes Post on Gaza Journalist Anas Al-Sharif’s Death and Threatens NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani’s Arrest

Global pop superstar Taylor Swift has launched a fierce condemnation of former U.S. President Donald Trump after a controversial social media moment ignited a political firestorm.

The backlash began after Trump “liked” a post appearing to celebrate the death of Anas Al-Sharif, a prominent Gaza-based journalist who was killed while covering the ongoing conflict. Al-Sharif, known for documenting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, had been hailed as a courageous voice by human rights advocates and journalists worldwide. Swift, who has increasingly used her platform to comment on political and humanitarian issues, called the act “beyond reprehensible” and labeled Trump a “sick man” in a scathing public statement.

But the controversy didn’t end there. Trump further stoked outrage by openly threatening to have New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrested. Mamdani, a progressive politician and outspoken critic of U.S. policy on Israel and Palestine, has been a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights — a position that has made him a target of right-wing attacks.

“Liking the death of a journalist and then targeting a political candidate for their beliefs is not just disgusting — it’s dangerous,” Swift wrote on her official social media account. “This is the behavior of someone who sees human life as expendable and democracy as negotiable.”

Her comments quickly went viral, drawing praise from political activists, journalists, and celebrities alike. Supporters flooded her posts with messages of solidarity, while critics accused her of meddling in politics.

Trump has yet to directly respond to Swift’s remarks, but his campaign aides dismissed the criticism as “performative outrage” from “Hollywood elites.”

Still, the incident has reignited debates about the intersection of politics, celebrity influence, and freedom of speech. Swift’s willingness to confront Trump head-on marks yet another chapter in her growing political voice — one that continues to make waves far beyond the music world.