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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen reignite Trump feud after resurfaced video sparks debate
Singer John Legend is facing renewed backlash after a video resurfaced of him referring to President Donald Trump as a "white supremacist" during a public event earlier this year. The video, which reappeared online this week and quickly drew criticism, was recorded at The Fifteen Percent Pledge's 15th Street Block Party in Hollywood in February.
John Legend calls Donald Trump a 'blgot and raclst'..
Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/GMMn50qL67 — American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) April 22, 2025
In the footage, Legend criticised Trump's leadership, accusing him of fostering division and misinformation during his second term. When asked about Trump's stance on diversity, Legend responded, 'He's a bigot… It's a belief that there's a hierarchy of racial groups and that his group is genetically superior,' a comment that was met with applause.
Legend, 45, who has a history of criticising Trump alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen, has previously described the president as a 'dyed-in-the-wool racist.' The couple's feud with Trump dates back to 2019, when Trump referred to Teigen as 'filthy-mouthed' in a tweet and dismissed Legend as a 'boring musician.'
During the same February appearance, Legend compared former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin — a four-star general — with Pete Hegseth, a conservative media figure and Trump appointee, suggesting that Trump's choices reflected racial bias. 'That's the level of bigotry he has — any white man is better than that,' Legend said.
Trump supporters quickly pushed back on social media, calling Legend divisive and accusing him of hypocrisy. Some demanded legal action, while others questioned the legitimacy of his statements and past claims about leaving the country if Trump were re-elected.
Legend has regularly tied Trump's rhetoric and policies to systemic racial inequality. The renewed attention on his recent remarks has reignited broader debate about celebrity activism and political discourse in the Trump era.
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