Taylor Swift has declared her intention to support Kamala Harris in the upcoming US election, offering her endorsement shortly after the debate with Donald Trump concluded.
The post on Instagram featured her with her feline friend, Benjamin Button, alluding to Mr. Trump’s running mate JD Vance‘s “childless cat lady” remarks.
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Swift encouraged her 283 million followers to “conduct your research,” but remarked that manipulative AI-generated images of her endorsing Mr. Trump made her realize “I must be entirely open about my true intentions.”
“I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she stated. “I’m supporting Kamala Harris because she advocates for the rights and issues I believe require a champion.”
“I regard her as a composed, talented leader, and I believe we can achieve significantly more in this country under stewardship that emphasizes calm rather than chaos.”
“I was deeply encouraged and impressed by her choice of running mate, Tim Walz, who has championed LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s autonomy over her own body for many years.”
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Shortly thereafter, the Harris campaign rejoiced at the endorsement on X by unveiling Harris-Walz friendship bracelets.
Quoting the lyrics from Swift’s popular song …Ready For It? – her team shared a visual of the bracelets, available for purchase on the campaign’s official website, stating: “Are you ready for it? Harris-Walz friendship bracelets have arrived in the store!”
‘Significant star’ endorsement could be ‘major’
Sky News US correspondent James Matthews stated following her announcement that Swift’s endorsement is “major” for the Harris-Walz campaign.
“She is a significant star, enormous,” he remarked. “She connects with individuals in a way that politicians cannot, and the message from Taylor Swift will resonate with a vast audience far beyond those observing what has transpired here.
“The timing will have not been coincidental. Tonight, the headline is Taylor Swift. Tomorrow, all discussions will center around Kamala Harris and Taylor Swift and the momentum that will follow her.”
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This marks the first occasion Swift has commented on the 2024 election. While the Style creator did endorse Joe Biden in 2020, her support came merely a month prior to election day.
Nevertheless, despite her global fame and adoration, even Taylor Swift is not exempt from the ups and downs of American politics. The number of followers she has on social media decreased after her announcement.
