Sophia Michaels
The entertainment industry is reeling from the unfortunate news of Liam Payne’s demise. The former One Direction member tragically fell from the balcony of his hotel room in Buenos Aires while on his way to a concert featuring Niall Horan, and he was declared dead on the spot. Despite their ups and downs, the band created countless cherished memories together, including a notable encounter involving Donald Trump.
During a chat in 2017 with Rollacoaster, Payne shared a story about their stay at Trump Tower in New York. Trump had wished for the band to meet his daughter Tiffany, who would have been the right age to appreciate them, but it was late—after 1 AM—and they were all asleep. “He suggested we wake them up,” Payne recounted, adding that he refused. Trump then barred them from using the underground parking, leading to a heated standoff where Trump insisted they vacate his hotel when they wouldn’t exit publicly, resulting in their eviction.
Did Donald Trump hold a grudge against One Direction?
A meeting with One Direction might have improved Donald and Tiffany Trump’s relationship, but it’s unclear if they ever had a chance to meet post-eviction from the hotel. It remains uncertain whether Trump was a fan of the famous band, as hinted by a strange occurrence at a recent rally in Philadelphia.
During the event, when two attendees fell ill, Trump abruptly stopped answering questions and opted to play some of his favorite songs. The night turned into an impromptu dance session featuring tracks like Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” and Elvis Presley’s “An American Trilogy.” However, none of One Direction’s popular songs made the playlist. Could this indicate that Trump is still upset over the hotel incident, or is he simply not into boy bands? With the passing of Liam Payne, any hopes of a reunion among Trump and the band have been extinguished.
