Did Taylor Swift endorse Kamala Harris? This is the question fans have been asking after a recent Instagram post from the pop superstar gained traction. After the conclusion of the presidential debate, Swift’s message has stirred curiosity about her political views ahead of the upcoming election.
Here is everything to know about how Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris.
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris explained
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris for the 2024 U.S. presidential race came right after the conclusion of Tuesday night’s debate between Harris and Donald Trump. In a bold statement, Swift voiced her support for Harris on Instagram, breaking her silence about the upcoming election. She signed her post as “Childless Cat Lady,” directly referencing a derogatory remark made by Trump’s running mate JD Vance.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift wrote.
Swift’s post went on to call Harris a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who could lead the country with calmness. Swift’s message was also accompanied by a playful photo of herself with a cat. It further highlighted the sarcastic tone in her response to Vance’s 2021 comment. Back then, Vance had referred to high-profile Democrats as “a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives.” Though Vance claimed his remarks were meant to be “sarcastic,” they have continued to haunt him. (via BBC)
Swift’s endorsement wasn’t just about her admiration for Harris. She also took the opportunity to express her concerns about artificial intelligence and its role in spreading misinformation. A recent AI-generated image that falsely depicted Swift endorsing Trump sparked this situation. Trump himself shared the image on his website. The image showed Swift in a caricatured Uncle Sam outfit, and Trump’s supporters falsely claimed that Swift’s fans were rallying behind him.
Swift wrote in her post, “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.”
Trump’s decision to embrace and share the AI-generated image did not go unnoticed by Swift’s fans. Swifties quickly rallied against what they saw as an act of spreading fake news.
In addition to backing Harris, Swift also voiced her approval of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Harris’ chosen vice-presidential candidate. She praised Walz for his consistent support of LGBTQ+ rights, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and women’s reproductive rights.
