Brandi Carlile Calls Trump Voters 'Scammed' at Minneapolis Show

The singer criticized the former president and his supporters during a recent concert.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:41am

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During a recent concert in Minneapolis, singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile criticized former President Donald Trump, saying that his supporters were "scammed" by him. Carlile made the comments while performing at the Target Center as part of her "Human" arena tour.

Why it matters

Carlile's comments reflect the ongoing political divisions in the United States, with many still grappling with the legacy of the Trump presidency. Her remarks at the concert highlight how some artists are using their platforms to voice their political views and criticize the former president.

The details

In her comments, Carlile told the audience that they had "been through so much" and that they had been "scammed by a con artist." She did not provide additional details or context around her criticism of Trump and his supporters.

  • Brandi Carlile made the comments during a recent concert at the Target Center in Minneapolis.

The players

Brandi Carlile

An American singer-songwriter who recently performed a concert in Minneapolis as part of her "Human" arena tour.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, whom Carlile criticized during her concert.

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What they’re saying

“You have been through so much, and we got duped by a con artist. We got fucking scammed.”

— Brandi Carlile, Singer-songwriter

The takeaway

Carlile's comments at the Minneapolis concert reflect the ongoing political tensions in the United States, with many still grappling with the legacy of the Trump presidency. Her remarks highlight how some artists are using their platforms to voice their political views and criticize the former president.