Taylor Swift congratulates President Donald Trump on influencing the historic peace deal between Israel and Gaza, adding that he has “succeeded in shifting the world’s focus away from the Epstein file from himself”

Pop icon Taylor Swift has stirred fresh controversy after congratulating President Donald Trump for what she described as his “strategic success” in brokering peace between Israel and Gaza—and, in the same breath, for “diverting national attention from the Epstein file.”

In a post that quickly went viral, Swift praised Trump’s influence in pushing the ceasefire that many had doubted would last, calling it “a surprising but effective diplomatic move.” However, her remarks took an unexpected turn when she suggested that the timing of the peace initiative “helped shift the public focus away from uncomfortable headlines surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s network and investigations.”

“Trump might just be the only political figure capable of turning a national controversy into a global distraction,” Swift wrote. “He knows how to make the world talk about what he wants them to talk about.”

Political observers immediately seized on Swift’s comment, interpreting it as a mix of sarcasm and reluctant admiration. Some praised her for her candor, while others accused her of legitimizing political manipulation.

The White House has not responded to Swift’s statement, though Trump allies celebrated her acknowledgment as a “rare moment of recognition” from one of his frequent critics.

Whether Swift’s comment was sincere or satirical remains a matter of speculation—but one thing is certain: her remarks have reignited debate over Trump’s tactics and the ever-blurring line between political theater and global diplomacy.