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Carrie Underwood 'American Idol' boos spark firestorm
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Carrie Underwood reveals she was booed during 'American Idol', igniting a social media debate over her Trump performance.
WHO: Carrie Underwood
WHAT: Received boos during 'American Idol' Hollywood Week
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:42 PM ET
WHERE: Hollywood
WHY: Backlash over her performance at Trump's inauguration
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