On the heels of Tuesday night’s presidential debate, Taylor Swift announced she is supporting Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
“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,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post. “As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”
Swift said she would be voting for Harris “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,” she said.
Swift also said she was “so heartened and impressed” by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz being chosen as Harris’ running mate, adding that he “has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Swift criticized former President Donald Trump for recently sharing an AI-generated image — which falsely claimed Swift was supporting him for president — on social media, saying it had “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,” she said. “The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice,” she wrote. “Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.”
Swift concluded her post by encouraging fans to register to vote and to vote early if they can, saying she would share links in her Instagram story on how to do so.
She signed off her post with her name and “Childless Cat Lady” — a callback to a 2021 comment from Sen. JD Vance, in which he smeared Harris and other Democrats for not having biological children, and a reference to her owning three cats.
Swift had long been expected to endorse Harris. The once publicly apolitical singer became more vocal about her views in recent years and endorsed President Joe Biden in 2020.
She also came out strongly against Trump in 2020, accusing him of “stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism” and putting “millions of Americans’ lives at risk in an effort to hold on to power.”
And Swift’s political seal of approval could prove powerful. After she made Instagram posts in 2018 and 2023 encouraging fans to register to vote, tens of thousands of people did just that.
Shortly after news of Swift’s endorsement broke, Walz told MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow he was “incredibly grateful” for her endorsement.
“I say that also as a cat owner — a fellow cat owner,” Walz added.
Taylor Swift, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, has made headlines once again, this time for her announcement of endorsing Kamala Harris for president. The pop star took to social media to share her support for the California senator, praising her for being a strong voice for justice and equality.
In her post, Swift highlighted Harris’s track record of fighting for the rights of marginalized communities and her dedication to social justice issues. She also commended Harris for being a trailblazer as the first woman of color to be elected as vice president.
Swift’s endorsement of Harris comes at a crucial time in the presidential race, as the country grapples with issues of racial injustice, economic inequality, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. With her massive platform and influence, Swift’s support could potentially sway undecided voters and mobilize her fan base to support Harris’s campaign.
This is not the first time Swift has used her platform to speak out on political issues. In the past, she has been vocal about her support for LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and gun control. Her endorsement of Harris further solidifies her commitment to using her voice for positive change.
Harris, who is running alongside Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for president, has been gaining momentum in recent weeks as the election draws near. With Swift’s endorsement, Harris’s campaign could receive a significant boost in visibility and support.
As the election approaches, it is crucial for voters to educate themselves on the candidates and their policies in order to make an informed decision at the polls. Swift’s endorsement of Harris serves as a reminder of the importance of using one’s platform for good and advocating for change in the political landscape.
