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Azealia Banks, the often outspoken and frequently controversial rapper and social media figure, has turned on President Donald Trump, calling his current administration "an absolute disaster."
Her comments mark a significant reversal from her previous support for Trump, which she maintained throughout his first term and during the lead-up to his reelection.
Banks, 33, is known as much for her music as she is for her unfiltered presence online. In a series of recent posts on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, Banks lashed out at Trump’s presidency and openly criticized what she sees as his pettiness, his relationship with billionaire Elon Musk, and the administration’s overall tone and direction.
Her posts have since been made private, but not before they were widely shared and discussed. "Ok I think it’s time everyone who voted for Trump admit that we made a f---ing mess," she wrote. "Like this is an absolute disaster."
Banks’s frustration with Trump’s second term appears to have been building for some time. Though she once called Trump her "hero" and even made a public appearance at a Florida Trump rally late last year, the tone has clearly shifted.
Her support, once passionate and unapologetic, has soured into public disillusionment and sharp critique. In another post made Wednesday, she continued her commentary with a jab at Trump's demeanor.
"He’s so petty and vindictive right now… Nobody on Earth is afraid of crazy old white man anger," Banks wrote. "Old white men need to reinvent the archetype because it’s too predictable. Like China is just DUNKING on everyone right now."
Banks’s social media outbursts have never been known for subtlety, but the intensity of her language this time has added fuel to ongoing political conversations, especially among younger voters and online communities where her voice still carries weight.
It is not the first time Banks has turned on a public figure she once praised. Her history of unpredictable alliances, beefs, and feuds has become part of her public identity.
Over the years, she has engaged in high-profile conflicts with other celebrities, artists, political figures, and even journalists, resulting in long-running lists of social media battles that some fans and critics alike jokingly refer to as "Azealia’s Feud Tracker."
Still, her political flip-flop stands out for the way it intersects with current discourse around Trump’s second term in office. As economic pressures increase, and with tensions continuing on the global stage, Banks’s discontent reflects a broader wave of dissatisfaction among some of Trump’s earlier supporters, particularly in non-traditional political spaces.
One key point of friction for Banks appears to be Trump’s relationship with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Banks has a notoriously rocky history with Musk, dating back to a public spat involving Musk’s then-girlfriend Grimes and a bizarre series of Instagram posts that caught the attention of national media.
The incident, while largely dismissed at the time as another Banks controversy, seems to have left a lasting impression. In her recent posts, Banks revisited the subject.
"Elon Musk belongs nowhere near American politics," she wrote. "He’s not helping. He's making everything worse."
She did not elaborate on specific policy concerns but has previously criticized Musk for his influence over technology platforms, his statements on artificial intelligence, and his controversial business decisions. Her concern now appears to extend to his relationship with the Trump administration.
While Banks is hardly a political analyst, her voice, especially on social media, remains influential among a certain demographic. Her blunt, uncensored posts often go viral and spark debate across a wide spectrum of topics, from music to race, gender, and now increasingly, politics.
Her latest political turn has reignited questions about Trump’s support base and how solid it remains going into the next election cycle. With Banks disavowing her previous support, some observers are wondering whether this is an isolated outburst or a sign of broader dissatisfaction among cultural figures who once backed Trump for outsider appeal.
Banks has always occupied an unusual space in pop culture. She rose to prominence in 2011 with the hit single “212,” a track that was widely praised for its originality and impact on the music scene.
Critics hailed it as one of the most influential songs of the decade, and it earned her a dedicated following. However, her career trajectory since then has been shaped as much by controversy as by musical output.
She has clashed with fans, fellow artists, and public figures over everything from fashion to religion to race relations. Some have written her off as a provocateur, while others continue to see her as a unique and unfiltered voice willing to speak where others won’t.
That authenticity, whether seen as refreshing or reckless, is what continues to keep her relevant in both musical and political conversations.
Banks’s disillusionment with Trump could signal a shift in how some of Trump’s less traditional supporters are viewing his presidency. Unlike many high-profile conservatives or GOP loyalists, Banks was never aligned with the party’s values but was instead drawn to Trump’s outsider status, his bold rhetoric, and his disregard for political norms.
At the time, she defended her support by pointing to what she saw as hypocrisy in liberal politics and claimed Trump was at least “real” compared to other politicians. But now, in her own words, the situation has become intolerable.
"Everything feels fake now," she wrote in another post that followed her initial remarks. "They used to call him unfiltered but now it’s just nonsense."
The reaction to Banks’s reversal has been mixed. Some fans applauded her honesty and said it reflected the growing realization among Americans that the current administration has failed to deliver on promises.
Others dismissed her rant as another publicity stunt, pointing to her history of dramatic swings in opinion.
Her decision to make her account private shortly after the posts went viral added another layer to the situation. While not unusual for Banks, who has regularly deactivated or hidden her accounts during past controversies, it raised questions about whether she had received backlash or simply wanted to move on from the topic.
Banks has not issued any further public statements since her Wednesday posts, but her comments continue to circulate and be discussed across social media platforms. Screenshots of her words are being reposted by both supporters and critics, with some even suggesting that her posts reflect a generational frustration with both major political parties.
In an election season already defined by polarization and discontent, Banks’s voice adds a raw, unfiltered layer to the conversation. She may not represent a large political bloc, but she taps into a cultural undercurrent that mixes celebrity influence with real political emotion. Whether or not she continues to speak on the subject, her comments have struck a chord.
It is unclear what exactly triggered the sudden turn in her political views this week. Some speculate that it may have been a specific policy decision, a news event, or simply a buildup of personal frustrations. Banks herself has not clarified, and with her social media now locked, any additional insights may have to wait.
Even so, the timing of her remarks comes as President Trump faces growing scrutiny over his domestic and foreign policy decisions. With ongoing tensions abroad and uncertainty around economic performance, Banks’s words may echo wider public concerns, even if delivered in her signature unpredictable style.
As always, her voice defies easy categorization. And whether she stays silent or returns with more commentary, the message she left this week was unmistakably clear: "This is an absolute disaster."
