Shania Twain now angers conservatives for backtracking on pro-Trump comments
Shania Twain found herself the subject of backlash this weekend after voicing her opinion on President Donald Trump. The Canadian singer spoke to the Guardian about the 2016 election, saying if she could vote, she would have cast her ballot for Trump.
“I would have voted for him because, every though he was offensive, he seemed honest,” she told the publication. “Do you want straight or polite? Not that you shouldn’t be able to have both. If I were voting, I just don’t want bull****. I would have voted for a feeling that it was transparent. And politics has a reputation of not being that, right?”
Twain was blasted on social media for what many perceived was her pro-Trump stance, so much so that yesterday, she issued a lengthy apology on Twitter.
I would like to apologise to anybody I have offended in a recent interview with the Guardian relating to the American President. The question caught me off guard. As a Canadian, I regret answering this unexpected question without giving my response more context (1/4)
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) April 22, 2018
I am passionately against discrimination of any kind and hope it’s clear from the choices I have made, and the people I stand with, that I do not hold any common moral beliefs with the current President (2/4)
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) April 22, 2018
I was trying to explain, in response to a question about the election, that my limited understanding was that the President talked to a portion of America like an accessible person they could relate to, as he was NOT a politician (3/4)
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) April 22, 2018
My answer was awkward, but certainly should not be taken as representative of my values nor does it mean I endorse him. I make music to bring people together. My path will always be one of inclusivity, as my history shows. (4/4)
— Shania Twain (@ShaniaTwain) April 22, 2018
But while doing damage control among her liberal fans who didn’t appreciate the singer’s remarks, Twain managed to upset her conservative fanbase as well. Those who support Trump felt slighted that the singer apologized for her opinions; they wanted her to stand by her words and felt she was pressured into giving an apology.
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There is no amount of bullism to make me apologize for having an opinion, NONE. If I’m wrong with a fact sure I’ll apologize (never happened to date).
The women I know who voted Trump are not weaklings at all JS!
Shania Twain— GEEGEE 2.0 (@1DeplorableGirl) April 23, 2018
I have always enjoyed Shania twain music. It was nice to see her say she would be voted for him if she were a u.s. citizen. However after backlash from others she issued a 4 part apology for saying so. I have lost all respect and will no longer listen to her. Grow a set Shania!!!
— Toni B. (@Toniraebenedic1) April 23, 2018
Shania it was nice that u said u would vote for ours President TRUMP.But the backlash from the LIBERTADS & MENTAL HEALTH ILL PPL FROM MSM made u regret.
SORRY GIRL U R NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO STAND UP ON YOUR TRUE VALUES. MEANWHILE HERE IN USA WE LOVE TRUMP♥️ pic.twitter.com/qCb6hxDrIL— DeplorableJu (@MAGA4TRUMP2020) April 23, 2018
And with that Shania Twain one of my all time favorites lost her spine. And caved to the left.
— California Rebellion #MAGA #1A #2A (@aziaone1) April 23, 2018
@ShaniaTwain Why apologize for what you believe in? Either have the guts to stand for what you believe or just keep your mouth shut, if you can't take the heat for what you truly stand for! #Weakness https://t.co/QpJHW5qpL5
— Terri King (@tk_atty) April 23, 2018
You are making a HUGE mistake backtracking. Don't let yourself be bullied.
— Amobienamobile (@amobienamobile1) April 23, 2018
I'm sorry you felt you had to apologize,you spoke your peace the first time I wonder how many songs you have wrote you had to rewrite or apologize for offending someone? #Trump2020 @POTUS for #AmericaFirst and I won't apologize for our #DrainTheSwamp campaign!!!
— ChuckMcDonald34 (@CDonald34) April 23, 2018
It’s too bad she turned coward and apologized because the emoji Lib wack jobs still won’t like her!
— Vince Reed (@vince1reed) April 23, 2018
Twain has not issued a statement since her apology.
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