Jakarta, IndonesiaSentinel.com — Pop sensation Taylor Swift has officially thrown her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential candidacy. The endorsement came Tuesday night, following Harris’ high-profile debate with former President Donald Trump. In a powerful Instagram post to her 283 million followers, Swift called Harris a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who aligns with her values.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote. “Kamala fights for the rights and causes that need a warrior to champion them. I believe we can achieve more if we are led by calm, not chaos.”
Swift also expressed admiration for Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, praising his long-standing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive rights. The Grammy-winning artist encouraged her fans to do their own research and reminded first-time voters to register.
Swift signed her post with humor, referencing comments made by Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, about childless women, calling herself the “Childless Cat Lady” while posing with her cat, Benjamin Button.
A Surprise Boost for the Harris Campaign
Swift’s endorsement took the Harris campaign by surprise but was welcomed as a “decisive victory,” especially given the star’s influence among young voters. In 2020, Swift backed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, allowing their campaign to use her song “Only the Young” in an ad, marking her shift toward public political advocacy.
The endorsement has already stirred excitement among Swift’s fanbase, known as “Swifties.” Irene Kim, co-founder of a group called Swifties for Kamala, said, “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.”
Swift’s Political Evolution
Taylor Swift was once reticent about entering the political arena but has become increasingly vocal since 2020. Her Netflix documentary Miss Americana chronicled her public denunciation of Senator Marsha Blackburn, urging her fans to support Blackburn’s Democratic opponent. Though Blackburn won, Swift’s push drove a surge of voter registrations.
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Misinformation Concerns
In her Instagram post, Swift also addressed AI-generated content falsely claiming she had endorsed the Trump-Vance ticket. She criticized the use of AI to spread misinformation, reinforcing the importance of transparency in political endorsements.
(Ray)
