In a move that surprised many, pop sensation Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, taking to Instagram to share her support. The endorsement came shortly after the first presidential debate, where Harris and Donald Trump clashed on key issues. Swift praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and voiced her admiration for Harris’ advocacy on matters such as LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive freedoms.
Taylor Swift, who boasts a following of 238 million on Instagram, posted a photo of herself holding her beloved cat, Olivia Benson, while encouraging her fans to do their own research on the candidates. “Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take,” she wrote.
Taylor Swift shares social media post endorsing Kamala Harris:
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for Kamala Harris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” pic.twitter.com/d5V5tXPZ4U
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) September 11, 2024
Her support for Harris was not just based on the debate performance. Swift made it clear she had been carefully considering her decision, especially after a personal encounter with misinformation. In August, an AI-generated image falsely depicting her endorsing Donald Trump surfaced on his campaign website. Swift condemned the use of AI to spread fake news, explaining how it fueled her fears about the potential dangers of misinformation. “The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth,” she stated.
Alongside endorsing Harris, Taylor Swift also praised Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz, for his long-standing defense of LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive freedoms. Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee Walz responded during an interview with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, applauding Swift’s “eloquent” and “courageous” stance. He further encouraged her fanbase, the “Swifties,” to get involved in the election process.
In a playful yet poignant end to her post, Swift signed off as the “Childless Cat Lady,” referencing a comment made by GOP vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, who had previously mocked prominent Democrats without children.
This isn’t the first time the Grammy-winning artist has voiced political opinions. Swift broke her political silence in 2018, endorsing Phil Bredesen over Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn. She also supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election.
Swift’s latest endorsement could prove influential among her fanbase, particularly younger voters, as grassroots efforts like “Swifties for Kamala” continue to grow. With her voice and reach, Swift is once again making her mark on the political landscape as the 2024 election approaches.
Lawrence O’Donnell reacts to Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris endorsement:
“This is the most important celebrity endorsement that I ever seen. The timing on it is absolutely exquisite, the wording of it is flawless. For someone who’s never been impressed by a celebrity endorsement,… pic.twitter.com/jiCri2PRQ1
— Taylor Swift Charts (@chartstswift) September 11, 2024
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