Gloria Gaynor, best known for her 1978 anthem “I Will Survive,” faced weeks of scrutiny following MeidasTouch's exclusive report that she donated nearly $22,000 to MAGA Republican candidates. Gaynor's earlier batch of donations suggested a cautious approach toward Trump.
Exclusive: Gloria Gaynor Donated Thousands to MAGA Republicans Read More
Exclusive: Gloria Gaynor Donated Thousands to MAGA Republicans Read More
In 2016, she donated to Ben Carson, and in subsequent years funneled money to Republican candidates like Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy — notable Trump rivals. However, newly reported 2025 filings obtained by MeidasTouch reveal a shift.
The singer, who has long cultivated an image of political neutrality, directly donated to Trump and a group called the "Anti-Woke Fund"