Madonna Criticizes Trump 'King' Remark Amid Controversy

Madonna has publicly criticized President Donald Trump for referring to himself as 'the King' after he halted a congestion pricing plan in New York City. The White House shared Trump's statement with a digitally altered image of him wearing a crown, which drew widespread criticism for its monarchical overtones. Madonna, alongside other critics, expressed that the notion of a U.S. president likening himself to a king contradicts American values of self-governance and democracy. Trump's comment was part of his broader stance against congestion pricing, a policy initially designed to fund Manhattan's mass transit system. The backlash extends beyond Madonna, with figures like Stephen King and media outlets also condemning Trump's rhetoric as anti-democratic. Despite the criticism, some supporters defended Trump, arguing that his actions were in the interest of saving New York from economic burdens.