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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame as the star of the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. She has since established a successful music career with multiple chart-topping albums and hits across various genres.

Website https://www.mileycyrus.com/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Endorsement

Oct 22, 2016

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Active Campaigning and Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

Miley Cyrus was an active surrogate for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election. She conducted door-to-door canvassing at George Mason University and used her platform to urge Bernie Sanders supporters to back Clinton to prev…

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Associations & Advocacy

Jul 28, 2024

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Public Friction with Trump Regarding Father's Support

In 2024 and 2025, Donald Trump publicly praised Miley's father, Billy Ray Cyrus, as a 'conservative guy' while taking jabs at Miley's 'liberal' views. This public distinction by Trump himself highlights the ideological rift between Cyrus a…

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Public Statement

Feb 21, 2019

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Direct Criticism of Trump as 'Racist' and 'Sexist'

In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, Cyrus described Donald Trump using terms including 'racist, sexist, hateful,' and expressed that his presidency was a 'nightmare.'

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Associations & Advocacy

Jul 28, 2024

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

Public Friction with Trump Regarding Father's Support

In 2024 and 2025, Donald Trump publicly praised Miley's father, Billy Ray Cyrus, as a 'conservative guy' while taking jabs at Miley's 'liberal' views. This public distinction by Trump himself highlights the ideological rift between Cyrus and the MAGA movement.

Notes: Billy Ray Cyrus performed at Trump's 2025 inauguration, further highlighting the family's political split.

Agent rationale

When the leader of the MAGA movement explicitly labels an individual as 'liberal' in contrast to a 'conservative' ally, it confirms the target's perceived and actual opposition.

Sources

  1. MEAWW (Jul 29, 2024)
  2. Yahoo News (Jul 28, 2024)

Miscellaneous

Mar 12, 2023

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

Cultural Rivalry: Trump/J6 Choir vs. Miley Cyrus on Charts

In March 2023, Donald Trump and the 'J6 Prison Choir' released 'Justice for All,' which unseated Miley Cyrus's hit 'Flowers' from the #1 spot on the iTunes charts. The event was celebrated by MAGA supporters as a symbolic cultural victory over a liberal pop icon.

Agent rationale

While a chart event is passive, the framing of the event by the MAGA movement as a 'dethroning' of a liberal figure illustrates her status as a cultural antagonist to the movement.

Sources

  1. The Daily Beast (Mar 12, 2023)

Public Statement

Nov 23, 2020

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Song 'Golden G String' as Critique of Trump Era

Cyrus confirmed that her song 'Golden G String' was written as a reflection on the 'crossroads' of the country under Donald Trump's presidency, describing the era as confusing and 'reflective' of his leadership style.

Agent rationale

Using creative output to provide social commentary on the Trump presidency as a negative or confusing period reinforces her political stance.

Sources

  1. Billboard (Nov 23, 2020)

Public Statement

Feb 21, 2019

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

Direct Criticism of Trump as 'Racist' and 'Sexist'

In a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair, Cyrus described Donald Trump using terms including 'racist, sexist, hateful,' and expressed that his presidency was a 'nightmare.'

Agent rationale

Direct ad hominem criticism of the MAGA leader using standard anti-MAGA rhetorical frames (racism/sexism) is a strong negative signal.

Sources

  1. Newsweek (Feb 21, 2019)

Policy Action

Mar 24, 2018

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Participation in 'March for Our Lives' Gun Control Rally

Cyrus performed and marched at the 2018 'March for Our Lives' rally in Washington D.C., an event focused on stricter gun control legislation, which is a policy area typically opposed by the MAGA movement.

Agent rationale

Active participation in a major progressive policy demonstration indicates alignment with anti-MAGA legislative priorities.

Sources

  1. E! Online (Mar 24, 2018)

Public Statement

Nov 09, 2016

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

Tearful Public Reaction to 2016 Trump Victory

Following the 2016 election, Cyrus posted a viral, tearful video expressing deep sadness over Donald Trump's victory. While she stated she would 'accept' him as President, she pleaded for him to 'treat people with love' and 'treat people with compassion.'

Agent rationale

A highly emotional public rejection of the election result and the candidate's character signals strong ideological misalignment.

Sources

  1. USA Today (Nov 10, 2016)
  2. Elle (Nov 09, 2016)

Endorsement

Oct 22, 2016

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

Active Campaigning and Endorsement of Hillary Clinton

Miley Cyrus was an active surrogate for Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential election. She conducted door-to-door canvassing at George Mason University and used her platform to urge Bernie Sanders supporters to back Clinton to prevent a Donald Trump victory.

Notes: Cyrus originally supported Bernie Sanders in the primary but pivoted to full support for Clinton.

Agent rationale

Direct, high-visibility campaign activity for the primary opponent of the MAGA movement's founder is a top-tier indicator of opposition.

Sources

  1. TIME (Oct 27, 2016)
  2. CNN Politics (Oct 12, 2016)

Affiliation

Sep 17, 2014

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Founding of Happy Hippie Foundation for LGBTQ+ Youth

Cyrus founded the Happy Hippie Foundation, which focuses on homeless youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and other vulnerable populations. The foundation's mission and Cyrus's advocacy for gender fluidity and queer rights often clash with MAGA-aligned social policies.

Notes: The foundation remains active and is a core part of her public identity.

Agent rationale

Institutional commitment to LGBTQ+ advocacy and progressive social causes serves as a consistent ideological counter-signal to MAGA social conservatism.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (Apr 07, 2025)