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Tate McRae to Receive Triple Threat Award Amid Trump Rumors

8/5/2026

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Tate McRae Criticized

Tate McRae faced media criticism in 2026 after rumors linked her to Jack Hughes, who was recorded laughing with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The scrutiny began in summer 2025 when Tate McRae collaborated with country star Morgan Wallen.
Tate McRae told Variety she expresses her views through the LGBTQ+ nonprofit The Trevor Project.
Stereogum labeled Tate McRae “MAGA” and noted actress Sydney Sweeney’s January 2026 comment she avoids political discussion.

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McRae Wins Award

McRae will receive the Triple Threat Award at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood ceremony in Los Angeles.
Her 88-date Miss Possessive Tour reportedly generated more than $100 million in gross revenue, underscoring her commercial clout.
She will headline major summer festivals, including Lollapalooza and Montreal’s Osheaga, while developing her fourth studio album.

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Tate McRae Criticized

Tate McRae faced media criticism in 2026 after rumors linked her to Jack Hughes, who was recorded laughing with U.S. President Donald Trump.
The scrutiny began in summer 2025 when Tate McRae collaborated with country star Morgan Wallen.
Tate McRae told Variety she expresses her views through the LGBTQ+ nonprofit The Trevor Project.
Stereogum labeled Tate McRae “MAGA” and noted actress Sydney Sweeney’s January 2026 comment she avoids political discussion.

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