Ariana Grande’s Subtle Instagram Move Reignites Carrie Underwood Inauguration Drama

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Ariana Grande’s Instagram activity has sparked another online discussion over Carrie Underwood’s performance at Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.

The story unfolded when pop culture commentator Evan Ross Katz shared a now-viral post featuring Underwood singing at the event, paired with Kamala Harris’s less-than-enthused expression in the background. The caption? A cheeky reference to RuPaul’s Drag Race: “Kamala Harris evoking Coco Montrese (‘Girl, find the note’) watching Carrie Underwood at today’s chilling Inauguration.”

In true modern-day fashion, all it took was Grande’s subtle like on the post to reignite debates surrounding Underwood’s decision to perform at the controversial event. Fans quickly noticed the like, hailing it as a clever clapback and calling the pop superstar a “queen of subtle shade.”

Underwood’s performance, already divisive at the time, is now being reexamined under a harsher light. While the country singer has remained silent on the resurfaced controversy, Grande’s endorsement of Katz’s shady caption has breathed new life into the discourse.

Grande, known for her outspoken advocacy and political leanings, seems unbothered by the stir her actions caused. Whether this was intentional or a casual scroll has gone viral, one thing is clear: Ariana Grande’s subtle moves on social media continue to make big waves.