John Rich calls out Taylor Swift in new social media post

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There’s no denying that social media has become a stage for celebrities to voice their opinions, sometimes humorously, other times controversially. This time, country singer John Rich, one-half of the duo Big & Rich, decided to stir the pot by making a sarcastic comment aboutTaylor Swift, one of pop’s biggest global icons.

What makes this moment even more interesting is that Rich and Swift weren’t always on bad terms. The two collaborated years ago on the beloved song “The Way I Loved You” from Swift’s 2008 album Fearless. But as time went on, it seems their paths and beliefs diverged dramatically. So when Rich decided to poke fun at her online, fans couldn’t help but wonder what went wrong between them.

Let’s explore the origins of this situation, specifically what John Rich stated, and how it highlights the increasing tension among artists today, particularly when their political views or personal beliefs intersect with their public image.

John Rich takes aim at Taylor Swift on social media

On November 7th, John Rich responded to a popular online discussion asking people to name a singer they think is better than Taylor Swift. He immediately replied, naming Roseanne Barr as his pick.

I’ll start: @therealroseanne

— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) November 7, 2025

The comment referenced comedian Roseanne Barr and her widely criticized performance of the national anthem at a baseball game, where she sang off-key and made provocative gestures. It was obvious Rich wasn’t offering a sincere opinion, but rather making fun of the situation.

People noticed the subtle dig right away, and opinions online were divided. Some thought the post was humorous, but others disapproved of him going after Swift, who hasn’t said much publicly about the situation with Rich in years.

A history of tension and political jabs

John Rich has criticized Taylor Swift before. He made a sarcastic comment on Twitter during the last presidential election, anticipating her endorsement of a candidate – which turned out to be Kamala Harris.

Rich has publicly supported Donald Trump, which often contrasts with Taylor Swift’s more liberal views. He hasn’t limited his criticism to Swift, either; he’s also publicly questioned her fiancé, Travis Kelce, specifically asking if people are tired of seeing Kelce promote the COVID-19 vaccine on television.

After Harrison Butker, a teammate of Travis Kelce, voiced his support for Donald Trump, Rich responded by saying people should strive to be like Butker instead of Kelce.

In a world full of Travis Kelce’s, be a Harrison Butker🇺🇸

— John Rich🇺🇸 (@johnrich) October 11, 2024

Taylor Swift remains silent amid the drama

Taylor Swift hasn’t responded to the comments made by Rich. She’s currently busy planning her wedding to Travis Kelce and working on a new documentary for Disney+, so she doesn’t appear interested in getting involved in online conflicts.

Right now, fans are just guessing if Taylor Swift will address the situation, or if she’ll continue to focus on her success – breaking records, earning awards, and remaining a leading artist.

Celebrity disagreements are always happening, but one thing’s for sure: when music, politics, and strong personalities mix, the internet is quick to notice and share everything.

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2025-11-11 18:00