Texas Country Singer Sparks Backlash Over Trump Criticism

The musician dubbed the former president a "cosplay president" and "grifter" in a controversial social media post.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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A Texas country singer has ignited a firestorm of backlash after posting a scathing social media message criticizing former President Donald Trump and calling for the deportation of Tesla CEO Elon Musk. In the post, the musician referred to Trump as a "cosplay president" and a "grifter", and suggested that the Nashville music scene should take notes from Latin superstar Bad Bunny.

Why it matters

The singer's comments have touched a nerve in the politically divided country, with supporters of the former president condemning the remarks as disrespectful and inappropriate. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the country music industry, which has traditionally leaned conservative, and artists who are willing to voice more progressive political views.

The details

In the controversial social media post, the Texas country singer unleashed a blistering critique of former President Trump, dubbing him a "cosplay president" and a "grifter". The musician also called for the deportation of Tesla CEO Elon Musk and suggested that the Nashville music scene should take inspiration from Latin superstar Bad Bunny, known for his socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community.

  • The social media post was made on February 9, 2026.

The players

Texas Country Singer

An unnamed country music artist from Texas who posted the controversial social media message criticizing former President Trump.

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States, who was the target of the Texas country singer's scathing remarks.

Elon Musk

The CEO of Tesla, whom the Texas country singer called for the deportation of in the social media post.

Bad Bunny

A Latin music superstar known for his socially conscious lyrics and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community, whom the Texas country singer suggested the Nashville music scene should take notes from.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the traditionally conservative country music industry and artists who are willing to voice more progressive political views. The backlash to the Texas country singer's comments underscores the polarized nature of the current political climate and the challenges artists face in navigating these sensitive issues.