Ariana Grande Vs. the White House: a Chronology of Her Bold Political Moves
By Alexander Ross
Grande’s national political presence sharpened dramatically during the 2016 presidential election when she openly campaigned against Donald Trump and endorsed Hillary Clinton. Following Trump's victory, she joined thousands of demonstrators at the 2017 Women's March in Los Angeles, signaling that her participation would not be confined to social media posts.
By the 2020 primary cycle, Grande moved further left, throwing her weight behind Senator Bernie Sanders. In November 2019, Sanders attended her Sweetener World Tour stop at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Grande posted photos alongside the democratic socialist senator, praising his consistency, healthcare platform, and grassroots momentum. Sanders publicly thanked her, stating that her concerts demonstrated the power of young people organizing for systemic change.
Once the 2020 Democratic primary concluded, Grande pivoted seamlessly to back Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. She utilized her digital reach, then exceeding 200 million followers on Instagram, to drive turnout in swing states, urging young voters to cast early ballots and reject the sitting administration's agenda.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
