Lara Trump's Song 'Hero' Criticized Online

Lara Trump, co-chairwoman of the Republican National Committee, released a music video for her song 'Hero' on Labor Day, which was quickly met with widespread ridicule on social media. Critics described her heavily auto-tuned vocals as unbearable, comparing them to 'a wild hog and a sack of rusty cans being thrown into an industrial wood chipper' (Rick Wilson) and suggesting listeners might be entitled to compensation (Travis Akers). The song, intended to honor firemen and police officers, was criticized for both its musical quality and the irony of its subject matter given Donald Trump's controversial actions. Despite the intended heartfelt message, many noted that Lara Trump’s singing abilities were severely lacking. Some commentators, like Veterans for Responsible Leadership, sarcastically praised her bravery for releasing the video despite her poor singing skills.