On Saturday, May 18, Cardi B reiterated her decision not to participate in the 2024 presidential election in a post on Instagram under a SpiritualWord account. The rapper expressed her strong stance against both candidates, criticizing Trump for his perceived authoritarian tendencies and the other candidate for their involvement in a war resulting in casualties. Cardi B highlighted her disillusionment with the political landscape, particularly citing incidents like a bomb hitting a hospital and Biden’s response, which she viewed as dismissive and dishonest. She emphasized her choice not to vote in the upcoming election, stating that she does not want her vote to contribute to the next four years of leadership and that local elections hold more significance for her.
This decision follows Cardi B’s recent Rolling Stone cover story where she openly criticized both Joe Biden and Donald Trump, declaring her lack of support for either candidate. Despite having interviewed Biden during his 2020 campaign, Cardi B expressed feeling betrayed by unmet promises, economic struggles, and inadequate wages. She voiced her frustration with the lack of care for the people’s needs and the apparent disregard for viable solutions to societal issues.
Furthermore, Cardi B delved into her discontent with U.S. foreign policy, particularly addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. She condemned the prioritization of endless wars over humanitarian crises in other countries, highlighting the selective nature of American intervention based on self-interest rather than genuine humanitarian concerns. Cardi B criticized the perception of America as a global savior, emphasizing the need for a more principled and altruistic approach to foreign policy.
