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Adele

Adele is a multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning British singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and record-breaking albums such as 21, 25, and 30.

Website https://www.adele.com/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Key Evidence

Representative records from the current filtered evidence set.

Strongest Signal

Endorsement

Oct 25, 2016

Not MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Direct Endorsement of Hillary Clinton and Opposition to Trump

During a concert in Miami, Adele explicitly told her audience, "Don't vote for him," referring to Donald Trump, and stated, "I am 100 percent for Hillary Clinton."

Latest Development

Miscellaneous

Mar 03, 2026

Not MAGA
3 Weight Impact on the score.
70% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Cultural Alignment with Anti-MAGA Media

Adele has frequently appeared on and supported media platforms and personalities (such as James Corden and various late-night hosts) that maintain a consistently critical stance toward the MAGA movement .

Strongest Not MAGA

Legal Position

Feb 01, 2016

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Rejection of Music Usage by Trump Campaign

Adele's spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," after Donald Trump played 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Skyfall' at rallies.

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Miscellaneous

Mar 03, 2026

Not MAGA
3 Weight Impact on the score.
70% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Cultural Alignment with Anti-MAGA Media

Adele has frequently appeared on and supported media platforms and personalities (such as James Corden and various late-night hosts) that maintain a consistently critical stance toward the MAGA movement.

Notes: General career trajectory and media presence.

Agent rationale

Consistent presence within cultural circles that are vocally anti-MAGA reinforces her established political identity.

Sources

  1. Mashable (Nov 01, 2016)
  2. KTAR News (Oct 21, 2025)

Policy Action

Jun 01, 2024

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Support for LGBTQ+ Rights and Pride

Adele has consistently used her platform to support LGBTQ+ rights, including draping herself in the Pride flag during her Las Vegas residency and calling out homophobic comments during her shows.

Notes: Occurred during her 'Weekends with Adele' residency.

Agent rationale

While not exclusively anti-MAGA, her vocal and confrontational support for LGBTQ+ issues often places her in direct cultural opposition to the social conservative wing of the MAGA movement.

Sources

  1. Out Magazine (Oct 26, 2016)

Public Statement

Nov 25, 2016

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Emotional Reaction to 2016 Election Results

Reports indicated that Adele expressed a desire to "get out" of the U.S. or felt significant distress following the election of Donald Trump in 2016, citing the impact of American politics on the global stage.

Notes: Statements were made during the conclusion of her 2016 world tour.

Agent rationale

Personal distress regarding a political outcome is a strong indicator of ideological opposition, though slightly lower weight than a formal endorsement.

Sources

  1. IBTimes UK (Nov 25, 2016)

Public Statement

Oct 25, 2016

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
80% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Commentary on Global Impact of U.S. Politics

Adele justified her involvement in U.S. politics by stating, "what happens in America affects me too," specifically in the context of opposing Trump's platform.

Agent rationale

This statement frames her opposition to MAGA as a matter of global concern, aligning her with internationalist critiques of the 'America First' policy.

Sources

  1. Washington Examiner (Oct 26, 2016)
  2. AZPM News (Oct 20, 2025)
  3. U.S. News & World Report / Reuters (Oct 20, 2025)

Endorsement

Oct 25, 2016

Not MAGA
9 Weight Impact on the score.
100% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Direct Endorsement of Hillary Clinton and Opposition to Trump

During a concert in Miami, Adele explicitly told her audience, "Don't vote for him," referring to Donald Trump, and stated, "I am 100 percent for Hillary Clinton."

Notes: Hillary Clinton was in attendance at the concert.

Agent rationale

This is a primary, high-impact signal. A direct verbal endorsement of a MAGA opponent coupled with an explicit instruction to fans not to vote for the MAGA candidate is a definitive anti-MAGA action.

Sources

  1. CNN Politics (Oct 26, 2016)
  2. Billboard (Oct 26, 2016)

Public Statement

Jun 14, 2016

Not MAGA
4 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Advocacy for Gun Control

Adele dedicated a performance to the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting and has made statements supporting stricter gun control measures, a policy area where she diverges from the MAGA platform.

Agent rationale

Alignment with gun control advocacy is a consistent signal of progressive political leanings in the U.S. context.

Sources

  1. Teen Vogue (Oct 26, 2016)

Legal Position

Feb 01, 2016

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Rejection of Music Usage by Trump Campaign

Adele's spokesperson issued a statement clarifying that "Adele has not given permission for her music to be used for any political campaigning," after Donald Trump played 'Rolling in the Deep' and 'Skyfall' at rallies.

Notes: This followed complaints from fans about the usage of her songs at MAGA events.

Agent rationale

Publicly distancing oneself from a candidate's use of intellectual property is a standard method for celebrities to signal lack of alignment or disapproval, especially when followed by a formal endorsement of the opponent.

Sources

  1. BBC News (Feb 01, 2016)
  2. CNN (Feb 01, 2016)