It may be laborious for JD Vance and the Trump group to shake this one off.
Who Is Taylor Swift Endorsing?
Taylor Swift formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris shortly after the 2 presidential candidates stepped off the controversy stage in Philadelphia, PA.
In a prolonged assertion on Instagram on Tuesday, September 10, the “Karma” singer expressed her assist whereas additionally criticizing the Republican candidate and his group for utilizing AI-generated pictures together with her likeness earlier this summer season.
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight,” Swift started within the submit. “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 on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”
She continued, “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Donald Trump beforehand shared the AI-generated pictures on his Fact Social platform.
Moreover the AI motive acknowledged, Swift described Harris as “a steady-handed, gifted leader” and that she has been “so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate” Gov. Tim Walz “who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Quickly after, Walz appeared on MSNBC, the place the host Rachel Maddow learn Swift’s endorsement to him in its entirety. “I am incredibly grateful, first of all, to Taylor Swift,” Walz stated, placing his hand over his coronary heart. “I say that also as a cat owner — a fellow cat owner.”
The singer emphasised her choice, concluding, “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.”
The 14-time Grammy winner included a photograph of herself holding one in every of her cats and signed the submit with “Childless cat lady” — a direct jab at Trump’s operating mate, Vance, whose feedback resurfaced earlier this yr.
Vance had complained that America is being run “by a bunch of childless cat ladies, who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they’ve made,” whereas referring to Harris, who has two stepchildren by her marriage to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff.
Did Swift Endorse Biden Earlier than?
After expressing remorse for not talking out extra in opposition to Trump throughout his first run in 2016, the singer has taken a extra lively political stance, talking out on points equivalent to abortion entry. Much like this yr’s later-than-expected endorsement, Swift endorsed Joe Biden nearer to the election, on October 7, 2020.
In 2020, Swift’s endorsement of Biden and Harris generated important backlash from conservatives, who urged her to maintain her music profession apolitical.
In November 2023, a nationwide NBC Information ballot discovered that 40% of registered voters had optimistic views of Swift, whereas 16% had damaging views. A majority of Democrats (53%) considered her positively, whereas 28% of Republicans felt the identical.
Whereas there was a lot hypothesis within the media this yr about whether or not Swift would publicly announce her endorsement, Swifties have shortly rallied behind Harris.
Swifties for Kamala, a fan group with no official affiliation with both girl, expressed their pleasure. “We’ve had no doubt that Taylor would endorse at the right time and are excited about the momentum she will bring to this campaign,” Irene Kim, the group’s co-founder, stated in a press release.
