Pop star Tate McRae has responded to persistent speculation among fans that she may hold MAGA sympathies, offering a carefully worded but non-committal answer in a new Variety profile. The Canadian singer, known for avoiding public political statements, has faced scrutiny after appearing on a Morgan Wallen song and being linked romantically to ice hockey player Jack Hughes, who was photographed socialising with Trump administration figures.

Asked about staying out of politics, McRae said she prefers to express her views through the organisations she supports and the atmosphere she creates on tour, adding that she thinks it's "pretty obvious" what kind of person she is. She pointed to her fundraising for groups such as the Trevor Project via merchandise sales as evidence of her values, but stopped short of explicitly stating any political position, a response the article's author characterises as a "non-denial denial".