Sean Davis, the CEO and co-founder of The Federalist was slammed on social media for calling Taylor Swift “dumb” and saying “her music sucks.”
Davis took to X, formerly Twitter, to share an article from The Federalist written by Mark Hemingway titled, “Taylor Swift’s Popularity Is A Sign of Societal Decline.” Davis shared the article on X with a caption that read, “Taylor Swift is dumb and her music sucks.”
Davis was condemned by Swift’s fanbase, who called out The Federalist CEO for his comment on the pop star. Here are some of the reactions:
In The Federalist article, cited by Davis, writer Hemingway claims “audiences and elite tastemakers alike have decided Taylor Swift’s narcissistic lyrics and cliched music are a cultural triumph” before asking, “but why would we celebrate this?”
The writer added that while he understood the “important aspects” of Swift’s appeal, he is “not sure” if the pop star’s “popularity is a testament to her talent.”
The Federalist launched in September 2013. According to Davis’ bio on the publication’s official website, Davis has strong political ties as he previously served as an economic policy adviser to former Texas Governor Rick Perry. He also worked as chief investigator for Senator Tom Coburn. He was also the CFO of Daily Caller, a right-leaning news outlet.
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According to The Hill, he was once hailed as one of the top congressional staffers under the age of 35 after he spearheaded the enactment of the law that created USA Spending.
Davis earned a BBA degree in finance from Texas Tech University and an MBA in finance and entrepreneurial management from the Wharton School.
