The White House has now responded to Swift’s comments at the VMAs, saying the administration “opposes discrimination” but doesn’t support the bill because it is “filled with poison pills”.

Deputy press secretary Judd Deerehe told CNN: “The Trump administration absolutely opposes discrimination of any kind and supports the equal treatment of all; however, the House-passed bill in its current form is filled with poison pills that threaten to undermine parental and conscience rights.”

This echoes the statement made by the White House made after the petition’s initial release.

Swift hasn’t yet publicly acknowledged the response, but it’s clear she’s going to continue the fight for equality.

Taylor Swift has received a response from the White House, and it’s (predictably) infuriating