Carrie Underwood Faces Backlash Over Inauguration Performance

Carrie Underwood is facing significant backlash after announcing her performance of 'America the Beautiful' at Donald Trump's inauguration on January 20, 2025. This controversy has been exacerbated by the resurfacing of a 2013 skit in which Underwood, alongside Brad Paisley, mocked the Affordable Care Act during the Country Music Association Awards, leaving many audience members, including Taylor Swift, visibly uncomfortable. Underwood has responded to criticism by emphasizing her love for America and her desire to promote unity during a divisive time. The skit, which included jabs at the ACA's glitches, has reignited debates about Underwood's political stance and her past humor regarding Trump. Despite her previous political jabs, Underwood maintains a stance of keeping her personal views largely private. Her upcoming performance continues to attract scrutiny as discussions about celebrity political involvement intensify.