Published by Cel Manero from Global One Media Inc.
The Carrie Underwood drew criticism from detractors who linked the crowd’s reaction to her performance at Trump’s inauguration, while supporters spoke out in her defense.
Carrie Underwood recently drew unexpected criticism following a moment on American Idol, sparking intense online debates about politics and claims of being on the “right side of history.”
On Monday, the 42-year-old judge shared on X (formerly Twitter) that she had not received the warmest response from the studio audience during the show’s Hollywood Week. She wrote, “Spoiler alert… I get booed A LOT from our Hollywood Week audience,” adding a flushed-face emoji and tagging the program.
Social media users quickly filled the replies, with many criticizing what they perceived as her conservative stance. Several commenters referenced her appearance at Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, suggesting the audience reaction reflected disapproval of her supposed political views. Some even labeled her as aligned with “MAGA.”
Despite the backlash, many fans praised the singer for continuing her patriotic performance a cappella after technical issues cut the background music, engaging the crowd in the moment.
Still, critics argued that her participation in the inauguration signaled public support for Trump. A few celebrities also appeared to weigh in, as Mandy Moore and Ariana Grande both “liked” a meme implying Underwood sang off-key. Meanwhile, The View co-host Joy Behar openly questioned Underwood’s choice, suggesting the performance helped normalize Trump’s presidency.
