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Taylor Swift said Tuesday she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for president, ending speculation about whether the superstar singer would share her political views ahead of November’s election.
“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 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,” Swift wrote on Instagramshortly after the conclusion of Harris’ debate with former President Donald Trump, her Republican rival, on ABC News.
“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. I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.”
Harris became the Democratic Party’s nominee in early August following President Joe Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race. Later that month, Harris announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.
Swift mentioned Harris’ choice of Walz in her endorsement.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades,” Swift wrote.
“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.”
Asked about the endorsement on Fox News Wednesday morning, Trump cast Swift as a “very liberal person” and said she will “probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign, added in a statement to CNN on Wednesday: “More evidence that the Democrat party has become the party of the wealthy elite. President Trump will fight for the American worker, the struggling family who can’t afford groceries and gas, and the angel families who have lost loved ones due to Kamala’s open border policy. Taylor Swift may not understand those problems but President Trump does.”
In 2020, Swift announced her support for Biden and Harris in their bid for the White House.
Swift has spent most of her nearly two-decade career staying mum on politics until the 2018 midterms, when she endorsed two Democratic candidates out of Tennessee. She has since been vocally supportive of Democratic policies and candidates, often encouraging her supporters to vote and advocating for women’s rights, reproductive health and LGBTQ+ rights.
In her 2020 documentary “Miss Americana,” Swift expressed regret for not speaking up about political causes sooner, telling her father Scott Swift in an emotionally charged scene that she felt the need “to be on the right side of history.”
In another scene, she was critical of Trump.
A faction of Swift’s supporters –- known as Swifties -– have mobilized in the 2024 election cycle, forming a Swifties for Kamala community online shortly following Biden’s exit from the race and his subsequent endorsement of Harris.
The group, which Swift is not affiliated with and has thousands of followers on X, raised more than $122K during its two-hour kickoff call in August. Speakers included Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren and singer Carole King.
CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister, Kate Sullivan and Brian Todd contributed to this report.
This story has been updated with additional information.
What influence does Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris have on young voters for the 2024 election?
Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris for President in 2024 Election
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the music and political worlds, Taylor Swift has announced her support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Swift, one of the most popular and influential musicians of our time, took to Instagram to share her endorsement, citing Harris’s commitment to fighting for the rights and causes that matter most to her [[1]].
Swift’s endorsement of Harris comes after the California senator won the Democratic Party’s nomination in early August [[5]]. Harris has since announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, a choice that Swift has publicly praised [[3]]. In her Instagram post, Swift wrote, “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos” [[5]].
The singer’s endorsement of Harris is a significant development in the 2024 presidential election, as Swift’s fan base, known as ”Swifties,” are largely young and active voters. According to some estimates, Swift’s endorsement could mobilize millions of young voters to support Harris’s campaign [[2]].
Swift’s decision to endorse Harris was motivated by her desire to combat misinformation and promote transparency in the election process. In her post, she wrote, “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” [[5]]. By publicly endorsing Harris, Swift is sending a strong message about the importance of truth and accuracy in political discourse.
The music superstar’s endorsement of Harris has been widely covered in the media, with many outlets praising Swift’s decision to use her platform to promote political engagement and social change [[1]] [[3]]. As one of the most influential celebrities of our time, Swift’s endorsement of Harris is likely to have a significant impact on the 2024 presidential election.
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris is a powerful statement about the importance of using one’s platform to promote positive change. As the 2024 presidential election heats up, Swift’s support for Harris is likely to mobilize millions of young voters and send a strong message about the importance of truth and accuracy in political discourse.
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