Linda Ronstadt Savages Trump Rally At Venue Named For Her With 1 Sublime Dig

Linda Ronstadt blasted Donald Trump for bringing his “hate show” campaign rally to the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday. But the singer saved the sharpest statement for later in her Instagram takedown of the Republican presidential nominee.

“Trump first ran for President warning about rapists coming in from Mexico,” the “Blue Bayou” performer wrote on Wednesday. “I’m worried about keeping the rapist out of the White House.”

Trump was found liable for sexually abusing author E. Jean Carroll in a civil trial but the judge wrote that he essentially committed “rape” as many people “commonly understand the word.”

Ronstadt, whose numerous hits include “You’re No Good,” sang a similar tune in rebuking the former president in her post:

Support Free Journalism

Consider supporting HuffPost starting at $2 to help us provide free, quality journalism that puts people first.

Can't afford to contribute? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?

Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.

The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. We hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.

Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages.

Ronstadt called the Trump administration’s