Pop superstar Taylor Swift announced her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy on Instagram after the high-stakes debate with former President Donald Trump. Swift praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and expressed her support for the Democratic nominee’s commitment to fighting for causes she believes in. She also commended Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, citing his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive rights.
Swift encouraged her followers, especially first-time voters, to research and register to vote early. The singer, who had previously endorsed President Joe Biden and Harris in the 2020 election, criticized the spread of misinformation about her political views and clarified her support for Harris in response to false AI-generated images endorsing Trump.
The endorsement came as a surprise to the Harris campaign, which viewed it as a significant boost following the debate. Swift’s engagement in politics increased after the release of her documentary “Miss Americana,” which documented her advocacy against Sen. Marsha Blackburn and her endorsement of Blackburn’s opponent in the 2018 Senate race.
Swift’s endorsement generated excitement among fans, with the group “Swifties for Kamala” expressing their support for the pop star’s decision. Trump, when asked to react to Swift’s endorsement of his opponent, said he had no idea about the news. This developing story reflects Swift’s evolving political stance and her increasing willingness to use her platform to endorse candidates and speak out against misinformation.
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