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.
“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.
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.
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 also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered!
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.
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.
After teasing her support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election on Tuesday, Taylor Swift put an end to rumors that the pop sensation would support the same candidate in November.
I watched tonight’s debate, just like a lot of you. Researching the issues at hand and the positions these candidates take on the subjects that are most important to you is a great idea, if you haven’t already. Soon after her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump, and Harris wrapped up their ABC News debate, Swift posted on Instagram, saying, “As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”.
I just learned that an artificial intelligence (AI) image of me erroneously supporting Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was uploaded to his website. My concerns about AI and the risks of disseminating false information were evoked by it. As a voter, it led me to the realization that I must be extremely open about my true intentions for this election. Telling the truth is the easiest way to counter false information. In the 2024 presidential election, I plan to vote for Tim Walz and Kamala Harris. “.
After President Joe Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential contest, Harris was selected as the Democratic Party’s nominee in early August. Subsequently, Harris declared that Minnesota Gov. Her running partner is Tim Walz.
Swift cited Harris’ selection of Walz in her support.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because I think she is a warrior for the rights and causes that need to be championed. She is, in my opinion, a calm, capable leader, and if she is in charge, we can achieve so much more as a nation. The fact that Swift chose running mate @timwalz—who has spent decades defending IVF, LGBTQ+ rights, and a woman’s right to her own body—inspired and encouraged me greatly.
“I’ve made my decision and done my homework. It is entirely up to you to conduct the research and make the decision. In addition, I think it’s much simpler to vote early and would like to remind everyone, especially new voters, that they must be registered in order to cast a ballot. In my story, I’ll include a link to register and information about early voting dates. “.
Swift referenced Sen’s previous use of the term when she concluded the post by referring to herself as a “childless cat lady.”. Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, will be critical of Democrats.
When asked about Swift’s endorsement on Fox News on Wednesday morning, Trump characterized her as a “very liberal person” and stated that the public will “probably pay a price” for it. “.
Swift declared her endorsement of Biden and Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign.
Up until the 2018 midterm elections, when she endorsed two Democratic candidates from Tennessee, Swift has largely avoided politics for the better part of her nearly two-decade career. Since then, she has made a point of publicly endorsing Democratic candidates and policies. She also frequently encourages her followers to cast ballots and speaks out in favor of LGBTQ+, women’s, and reproductive rights.
In the emotionally charged scene where she tells her father Scott Swift that she feels the need to “be on the right side of history,” Swift apologizes for not speaking out about political causes sooner in her 2020 documentary “Miss Americana.”. “.
In a different scene, she attacked Trump.
A group of Swift supporters dubbed “Swifties” organized during the 2024 election cycle and created an online community called Swifties for Kamala soon after Biden withdrew from the contest and endorsed Harris.
In August, the group—with thousands of followers on X—raised over $122K during its two-hour kickoff call; Swift is not associated with it. Speakers included Sen. Democratic of Massachusetts. Carole King, the singer, and Elizabeth Warren.
Irene Kim, PR director for Swifties for Kamala, previously told CNN, “We believe Harris-Walz will fight for our rights and the rights of our loved ones and help make this country safer for everyone.”.
This article was written with assistance from CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister and Kate Sullivan.
Updates have been made to this story.
