Tate McRae addresses MAGA rumors: 'It's pretty obvious'

Canadian pop star Tate McRae is pushing back against speculation about her political beliefs, particularly those fueled by her collaboration with country singer Morgan Wallen and a rumored romance with NHL player Jack Hughes.

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I like to say my piece through organizations I support and the environment that I have on tour.

In a recent interview with Variety, the 23-year-old singer emphasized that her actions and the organizations she supports speak for themselves. McRae highlighted her involvement with The Trevor Project, a non-profit providing crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth, noting that proceeds from a "Little Miss Possessive" hoodie went to the organization. "I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support," McRae stated, expressing hope that her fans recognize her values through her endeavors.

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I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and the things I support. And I hope that my fans can see that through the things that I’m putting my energy towards.

McRae also touched on her musical collaboration with Wallen, explaining to Rolling Stone that the opportunity to explore country music and cross genres was her primary motivation. She admitted to being surprised by the broader implications and connections a song could carry. Previously, McRae faced scrutiny after appearing in an advertisement for Team USA ahead of the Winter Olympics, and her rumored relationship with Jack Hughes also drew attention after he was seen laughing at a comment made by then-U.S. President Donald Trump.

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I, honestly, just got the opportunity to do a country song, and I was like, ‘Oh, this is cool.’ And I wanted to cross genres really bad.

Addressing her personal life, McRae told Variety she strives to keep her relationships private and positive, focusing on her inner circle. "The outside noise, I can’t do anything about that. Focusing my energy on something that I can’t control, it just puts me in a bad mood," she said.

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It was just about the song for me. I didn’t realize how much a song would be connected to all the other factors, and it really shocked me.