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Ellie Goulding responds to criticism of comments on Donald Trump

By | Published on Tuesday 31 May 2016

Ellie Goulding

Ellie Goulding has spoken about criticism she received regarding her recent negative comments about Donald Trump, throwing in a bit more negativity in the process by remarking: “I really don’t understand why Trump is even running for president at all”.

Some fans have reacted angrily to Trump-related tweets Goulding has been sending out since last year, one responding to a post last week, “Don’t stick your nose into politics and make me not want to go to your concert in June”, to which she replied, “Don’t come please”.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Goulding added: “I don’t speak out about everything. But when I do I speak out about what I feel is important for young people to be aware of and I feel a bit of responsibly to do so as well. Most people agree with my opinions about Donald Trump but a couple of people on Twitter did not agree”.

“A guy said he wouldn’t come to my show if I didn’t stop talking about Trump so I just told him, well maybe you shouldn’t come then”, she continued. “The way he put it made me think that I really don’t understand why Trump is even running for president at all. It is something I feel strongly about and I don’t think I should be criticised for speaking out”.

Yes, it’s quite often the people who say things like “shut up and just sing” who then shout loudest about their right to free speech. Conclusion: everyone should shut up. Including Trump, who should both shut up and go away. Oh God, do we really have to endure this until November?



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