Taylor Swift Slams Trump’s Portland Troop Threat: “You’re the One Terrorizing Americans”

Portland, Oregon – September 27, 2025

Pop icon Taylor Swift has sharply condemned President Donald Trump after he announced plans to deploy U.S. troops to Portland, Oregon, saying he was “authorizing Full Force, if necessary” to respond to what he described as “domestic terrorists.”

Swift, who has become increasingly outspoken on political issues in recent years, did not hold back. In a statement released on social media Saturday evening, the singer accused Trump of waging war against the very people he was elected to protect.

“Americans demanding justice, equality, and democracy are not terrorists,” Swift wrote. “The real terror is a President threatening to unleash troops and violence on his own citizens. You’re calling us the enemy, when in reality, you’re the one terrorizing Americans.”

The President’s remarks came after he characterized ongoing protests in Portland as a “domestic siege,” vowing to crack down on what he called “radical agitators.” Critics, however, note that the demonstrations have been largely peaceful and are centered on issues of police accountability and civil liberties.

Swift’s fiery response immediately went viral, with the hashtag #TrumpIsTheTerror trending within hours. Activists and civil rights groups echoed her concerns, warning that Trump’s language and threats represented a dangerous escalation.

“Sending troops into a U.S. city against civilians is not law and order — it’s authoritarianism,” said one Portland community leader. “Taylor Swift is saying what millions of Americans feel right now: we are not the enemy.”

Swift’s intervention adds significant cultural weight to the backlash. With over 100 million followers across platforms, her voice often amplifies political debates far beyond the music industry. This latest statement recalls her forceful criticism of Trump during the 2020 election, when she urged young Americans to reject “a presidency built on fear and division.”

As protests in Portland show no signs of slowing, the standoff between the White House and its critics continues to deepen. For many, Swift’s message crystallized the broader concern: that the government’s use of “full force” is less about safety and more about silencing dissent.

“Leadership should calm tensions and build trust,” Swift concluded. “But all Trump is doing is fueling fear, attacking democracy, and turning Americans against each other. That’s not protection. That’s tyranny.”