Why Kelly Clarkson is Trending After Carrie Underwood Announces Trump Inauguration Performance

Kelly Clarkson is now trending on X for doing absolutely nothing. Users have reacted to the news of Carrie Underwood performing at the Donald Trump inauguration on January 20. Many have declared Clarkson as the best American Idol winner as they blast the “Before He Cheats” singer.

While the response to Underwood’s performance has been mixed, the more vocal users have criticized her, labeling her a MAGA supporter, accompanied by an array of insults and memes.

“Kelly Clarkson knowing that she just further cemented her legacy as the greatest American Idol winner after this Carrie Underwood Trump inauguration news dropped.” one user wrote. “Me liking every Kelly Clarkson praise tweet I see,” a second user wrote.

A third user said: “Kelly Clarkson watching Carrie Underwood face backlash and realizing her title as the best American Idol winner is officially locked in.” The user attached a GIF of actress Bailee Madison smiling on a bus in the movie Bridge to Terabithia.

“And that’s why you’ll never be bigger than Kelly Clarkson,” another user wrote. Said user attached a picture of Clarkson greeting former president Barack Obama. Clarkson performed at the Obama inauguration back in 2013. Many users reposted her performance, declaring Clarkson as the ultimate American Idol.

Carrie Underwood, Under Fire

Underwood shared a statement with USA Today that confirmed her performance at the Trump inauguration on January 20.

“I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration and to be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in the statement. “I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in the spirit of unity and looking to the future.”

As you might expect, many users online quickly took to social media to condemn Underwood’s announced performance. “Carrie Underwood Jesus is about to take the wheel and drive your career right into the toilet,” one user wrote. “Shame on Carrie Underwood. She has been removed from my playlists. Is it so hard to stand up with moral principles?” a second user wrote.

However, many other fans came to Underwood’s defense. “I’m astounded by the level of hate for Carrie Underwood on social media,” one user wrote. “Can’t stand Donald Trump and his views, but she’s basically singing a song for the people of America.”

Carrie Underwood is set to perform at the Trump inauguration alongside the Village People, Lee Greenwood, and Christopher Macchio, according to Time.