SHOCK: Taylor Swift speaks out to boycott Red States. I can’t perform there because…see more

In a move that’s already sparking heated debate on social media, pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced she will no longer perform in red states following Donald Trump’s recent election victory. The decision, which Swift made public via a passionate Instagram post, came as a shock to her millions of fans, many of whom reside in the very states she’s now boycotting.

Swift, an outspoken advocate for progressive causes in recent years, made it clear: “I won’t be bringing my music to states that continue to support divisive and regressive leaders.”

The announcement has since set off a firestorm, with reactions ranging from anger to applause, and a whole lot of bewilderment in between. Fans in red states are left wondering whether their concert dreams are dashed for good, while others are questioning whether Swift’s move is the right approach—or just another celebrity attempt to wield influence over politics.

Swift’s announcement was delivered with her usual finesse—carefully crafted words, a dramatic black-and-white photo, and a filter that seemed to say, “I mean business.” In her post, she explained her decision in no uncertain terms.

It’s heartbreaking,” she wrote, “but I simply can’t in good conscience perform in states that voted for a leader who doesn’t represent my values, or the values of equality and justice. My music is a safe space for everyone, and I want it to be a place where love, unity, and respect thrive. If these states want to see me, they’ll have to reflect those values, too.”