Azealia Banks under fire for defending Donald Trump against alleged child sexual abuse and downplaying the Epstein case
Shivani Negi | Jul 27, 2025, 09:38 IST
Highlight of the story: Azealia Banks is under fire for a series of now-deleted tweets defending Donald Trump and downplaying underage sex amid renewed attention on the Epstein files. Her comments have sparked outrage, with many calling for her removal from social media.
Rapper Azealia Banks is facing intense backlash after posting and deleting a series of tweets in which she appeared to defend US President Donald Trump amid renewed focus on his alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Banks, who publicly endorsed Trump during the 2024 presidential election, shocked social media users by minimising the seriousness of underage sex and calling public concern over the Epstein files irrelevant.
The tweets were posted on the evening of July 26, 2025, and deleted within hours following widespread criticism. However, screenshots have since gone viral.
In one of the now-deleted tweets, Banks referenced teenage girls, historical norms, and her personal experiences in what many perceived as an attempt to justify relationships between underage girls and adult men, “Ok, in Donald Trump’s defence—fu**ing 14 year old girls was really only made a social taboo in the 1990s."
She went on to add, "My grandmother was born in 1927 and had her first child when she was 12.
Teenage pregnancy only became frowned upon with the rise of Jerry Springer and I also can be honest about the fact that I was old enough to choose, seduce and decide to fuck grown ass men when I was 15.
I really don’t get why women are fronting like they weren’t fucking 40 year olds at 15 like come on now.
I’m honestly not surprised or mad at Trump for getting some 15 year old pussy because those were the times.”
In a separate tweet from the same day, she added, “Because little Spanish girls be fu**ing at 13, in middle school with DD+ t**s and giving very much. Humans are going to do what humans are going to do. I am not trying to f**k anything under the age of 45, but IT IS WHAT IT IS.GOODNESS GRACIOUS, FORGET ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES WHO CARES?” *
These statements were widely condemned as not only inappropriate but also dangerous, appearing to normalise or excuse child sexual abuse.
Although Banks deleted the tweets, they have continued to circulate widely, with many users tagging child advocacy groups to highlight the harm such statements can cause and demanding that her X account be banned.
Azealia Banks’ backing of Trump during the 2024 election had already raised eyebrows. She praised his unapologetic attitude and brushed off his indictments and misconduct allegations, calling him “really funny” in a post that Trump later shared on Truth Social.
Trump’s name resurfaces in Epstein case
The renewed backlash against Trump is tied to unsealed documents from court cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex trafficker who died in 2019 while awaiting trial. These files allegedly include the names of individuals who allegedly associated with Epstein or visited his properties.
The US president has long been associated with Epstein. The two were photographed together at parties in the late 1990s and early 2000s. A 2002 quote from Trump about Epstein reads, “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with.” *
Trump was also named in a 2016 civil lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged he sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old at an Epstein-hosted party. The case was later dropped, and Trump has repeatedly denied all allegations, calling them “fabricated” and “politically motivated.”
The newly unsealed files do not include criminal charges against Trump but have revived public suspicion due to his past proximity to Epstein’s network, including presence in flight logs, guestbooks, and photo evidence.
The U.S. Justice Department officially closed its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in early July 2025, announcing no further files would be released. The move triggered widespread bipartisan backlash, particularly concerning a missing minute of surveillance video from the night Epstein died in prison in 2019 and the absence of a so‑called “client list” previously hinted at by DOJ leadership. Critics, including survivors and lawmakers, accused officials of withholding key information, and a bipartisan House committee has since subpoenaed both the DOJ for unredacted files and Ghislaine Maxwell for congressional testimony as pressure mounts for full transparency.
Coming back to Azealia Banks, the rapper has a long history of incendiary comments, feuds, and social media meltdowns. From controversial takes on race and politics to bizarre personal claims, she has often positioned herself outside of mainstream cultural discourse, sometimes to her detriment.
To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.
The tweets were posted on the evening of July 26, 2025, and deleted within hours following widespread criticism. However, screenshots have since gone viral.
Azealia Banks tweets defending Donald Trump ignited outrage.
In one of the now-deleted tweets, Banks referenced teenage girls, historical norms, and her personal experiences in what many perceived as an attempt to justify relationships between underage girls and adult men, “Ok, in Donald Trump’s defence—fu**ing 14 year old girls was really only made a social taboo in the 1990s."
She went on to add, "My grandmother was born in 1927 and had her first child when she was 12.
Teenage pregnancy only became frowned upon with the rise of Jerry Springer and I also can be honest about the fact that I was old enough to choose, seduce and decide to fuck grown ass men when I was 15.
I really don’t get why women are fronting like they weren’t fucking 40 year olds at 15 like come on now.
I’m honestly not surprised or mad at Trump for getting some 15 year old pussy because those were the times.”
In a separate tweet from the same day, she added, “Because little Spanish girls be fu**ing at 13, in middle school with DD+ t**s and giving very much. Humans are going to do what humans are going to do. I am not trying to f**k anything under the age of 45, but IT IS WHAT IT IS.GOODNESS GRACIOUS, FORGET ABOUT THE EPSTEIN FILES WHO CARES?” *
These statements were widely condemned as not only inappropriate but also dangerous, appearing to normalise or excuse child sexual abuse.
Although Banks deleted the tweets, they have continued to circulate widely, with many users tagging child advocacy groups to highlight the harm such statements can cause and demanding that her X account be banned.
Azealia Banks' endorsement of Donald Trump
Azealia Banks’ backing of Trump during the 2024 election had already raised eyebrows. She praised his unapologetic attitude and brushed off his indictments and misconduct allegations, calling him “really funny” in a post that Trump later shared on Truth Social.
Trump’s name resurfaces in Epstein case
The renewed backlash against Trump is tied to unsealed documents from court cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex trafficker who died in 2019 while awaiting trial. These files allegedly include the names of individuals who allegedly associated with Epstein or visited his properties.
The US president has long been associated with Epstein. The two were photographed together at parties in the late 1990s and early 2000s. A 2002 quote from Trump about Epstein reads, “I’ve known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He’s a lot of fun to be with.” *
Trump was also named in a 2016 civil lawsuit filed by a woman who alleged he sexually assaulted her when she was 13 years old at an Epstein-hosted party. The case was later dropped, and Trump has repeatedly denied all allegations, calling them “fabricated” and “politically motivated.”
The newly unsealed files do not include criminal charges against Trump but have revived public suspicion due to his past proximity to Epstein’s network, including presence in flight logs, guestbooks, and photo evidence.
DOJ closes Epstein case, sparking backlash over missing files
The U.S. Justice Department officially closed its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein in early July 2025, announcing no further files would be released. The move triggered widespread bipartisan backlash, particularly concerning a missing minute of surveillance video from the night Epstein died in prison in 2019 and the absence of a so‑called “client list” previously hinted at by DOJ leadership. Critics, including survivors and lawmakers, accused officials of withholding key information, and a bipartisan House committee has since subpoenaed both the DOJ for unredacted files and Ghislaine Maxwell for congressional testimony as pressure mounts for full transparency.
Coming back to Azealia Banks, the rapper has a long history of incendiary comments, feuds, and social media meltdowns. From controversial takes on race and politics to bizarre personal claims, she has often positioned herself outside of mainstream cultural discourse, sometimes to her detriment.
To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.