Overview

• Ariana Grande reposted activist Matt Bernstein’s message asking Trump voters, 250 days into his second term, whether their lives had improved.
• The post cited immigration raids, fear among transgender people, threats to free speech, and questions about grocery costs, health insurance, and quality of life.
• White House deputy press secretary Kush Desai replied, "Save your tears, Ariana," claiming Trump ended "Joe Biden’s inflation crisis," touted "trillions" in investment, and pointed to an order tied to FTC action against Ticketmaster.
• Outlets noted the inflation claim conflicts with recent U.S. Department of Labor data showing consumer prices rose 2.9% in August.
• Public response online was sharply divided, and Grande has not added further comment beyond the repost.