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JUST IN: Taylor Swift’s Manager Robert Allen Fiercely Criticizes Coachella Organizers for Turning Festival Political, Explaining Why the Pop Icon Has Never Performed There and Urging President Donald Trump to…”

In a startling public statement this morning, Robert Allen, longtime manager of global pop icon Taylor Swift, unleashed sharp criticism against the organizers of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, accusing them of turning what was once a celebration of music and art into a “partisan platform that alienates artists and audiences alike.”
Allen’s remarks, delivered during a press conference in Los Angeles and later circulated on social media, mark the first time anyone from Swift’s inner circle has publicly addressed why the singer has never headlined the world-renowned festival, despite her immense popularity and repeated fan speculation.
> “Coachella has transformed from an inclusive cultural event into a showcase for political posturing,” Allen said. “Taylor values unity and connection through music. We’ve chosen not to participate in an environment where performances are overshadowed by agendas.”
Although he did not name specific incidents, Allen referenced recent years where performers used their sets to advocate for progressive causes, calling it “a narrowing of artistic freedom” and alleging backstage pressure on artists to conform to certain political narratives.
In a surprising twist, Allen directly addressed former President Donald Trump during his statement, urging him to “look into how publicly permitted events funded in part through state resources are being leveraged for partisan messaging.”
“It’s about fairness,” Allen continued. “When public platforms funded by taxpayer dollars are monopolized by one political ideology, we lose the diverse cultural tapestry that music festivals are meant to represent.”
Critics were quick to call Allen’s comments politically charged in themselves, while supporters praised him for speaking out on what they described as a “growing problem” in the entertainment industry.
The organizers of Coachella, Goldenvoice, have yet to issue a response. However, several artists who have performed at the festival defended its values, emphasizing the importance of freedom of expression and calling Allen’s claims “misguided.”
Taylor Swift herself has not publicly commented on the issue, though Allen suggested that she “fully supports the statement and has long felt uncomfortable with the festival’s current direction.”
As of now, there is no indication that Swift will be added to future Coachella lineups — a disappointment to many fans but, according to Allen, “a necessary stand for artistic independence.”
This story is developing.