Originally Published 2 months ago — by Rolling Stone
The White House posted a TikTok set to Taylor Swift's song 'The Fate of Ophelia,' featuring images of Trump, military, and his mugshot, amid ongoing tensions and past criticisms between Trump and Swift. The video, which has gained over 570,000 likes, appears to mock Trump and his political stance, highlighting the ongoing cultural and political clashes.
The White House TikTok posted a patriotic video featuring President Trump using Taylor Swift's song 'The Fate of Ophelia,' despite Trump's previous anti-Swift comments and her endorsement of Kamala Harris, highlighting a complex relationship between politics and pop culture.
Travis Kelce scored his 83rd career touchdown, tying the Chiefs' franchise record, and celebrated by recreating a dance from Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video, in a sweet nod to his fiancée, who was watching from the stands. The celebration and their relationship have garnered significant attention, blending sports and pop culture.
Taylor Swift's 'The Fate of Ophelia' remains at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second week, as her album 'The Life of a Showgirl' dominates the charts with eight of the top 10 songs and all 12 in the top 14. The album also continues its record-breaking run at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, with significant streaming, sales, and airplay success.
Taylor Swift's music video for 'The Fate of Ophelia' is now available on YouTube, featuring her playing multiple roles and paying homage to various eras and icons, culminating in the album's cover image. The video was first shown in theaters alongside her theatrical event for her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' which debuted with 2.7 million first-day sales, marking her biggest week ever.
Taylor Swift's song 'The Fate of Ophelia' reimagines Shakespeare's tragic character, suggesting her fiancé Travis Kelce saved her from a similar fate of madness and drowning, turning a tragic story into a love story with a positive ending.