Over the past several months, there has been a lot of talk about whether or not Taylor Swift would publicly endorse either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, especially after the pop star entered the sports sphere by dating Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. And now, we officially have our answer.
Following the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Tuesday night, Taylor Swift officially endorsed Harris with a post on social media, explaining that she felt the need to make her choice clear after fake AI images emerged of Swift falsely endorsing Trump.
“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 in a post on social media.
“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. 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.
“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.”
Swift signed her post “Childless Cat Lady,” in reference to a comment made from Trump’s running mate JD Vance.
Clearly, she felt it necessary to break her silence on the matter.
