U.S pop star Taylor Swift recently announced her engagement, a news which caught the attention of several individuals including former president Donald Trump. The announcement made quite a buzz within the Japanese media circles due to her popularity in Japan. The former president expressed his elation over the news, which is somewhat unusual, given his usually political focus.

Japanese society harbors a deep fondness for pop culture and celebrities; hence, Taylor Swift's news was met with much fanfare. Plus, the surprising reaction from Trump added an unexpected political twist which sparked widespread interest among the public, due to the the intermix of entertainment and politics.

Celebrity announcements, such as engagements or marriages, are generally treated with a similar magnifying glass in the US or EU. Media and fans pay a lot of attention to these affairs and politicians often refraining from commenting on such matters. Trump's reaction thus presents an divergence from this norm.