Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate
Pop superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy on Tuesday night, praising Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted leader" following the high-profile debate with former President Donald Trump. Swift, who has over 283 million followers on Instagram, announced her support for Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a post where she emphasized Harris' commitment to causes she deeply cares about.
br />Swift described Harris as someone who "fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them," and expressed enthusiasm for Harris' selection of Walz as her running mate, highlighting his longstanding advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women's autonomy.
In her Instagram post, Swift also stressed the importance of voter registration, particularly for first-time voters, and encouraged early voting. She included resources for voter registration and early voting dates in her story.
br />Swift's endorsement came as a surprise to the Harris campaign but is seen as a significant boost, reflecting a "decisive victory" for Harris and her ability to garner support. This marks a continuation of Swift's more active political engagement since her 2020 documentary, "Miss Americana," which revealed her growing willingness to publicly address political issues.
Swift’s post also addressed misinformation, specifically AI-generated images falsely showing her endorsing the Trump-Vance ticket. She used the opportunity to reaffirm her support for Harris and criticize the dangers of spreading false information.
Swift's endorsement is expected to energize her fan base, many of whom are thrilled about her backing of Harris. The Harris campaign and Swift's supporters are both optimistic about the positive impact this endorsement will have.
Trump, when asked about Swift’s endorsement after the debate, responded with uncertainty, stating, "I have no idea."
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after presidential debate
Pop superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy on Tuesday night, praising Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted leader" following the high-profile debate with former President Donald Trump. Swift, who has over 283 million followers on Instagram, announced her support for Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in a post where she emphasized Harris' commitment to causes she deeply cares about.
br />Swift described Harris as someone who "fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them," and expressed enthusiasm for Harris' selection of Walz as her running mate, highlighting his longstanding advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women's autonomy.
In her Instagram post, Swift also stressed the importance of voter registration, particularly for first-time voters, and encouraged early voting. She included resources for voter registration and early voting dates in her story.
br />Swift's endorsement came as a surprise to the Harris campaign but is seen as a significant boost, reflecting a "decisive victory" for Harris and her ability to garner support. This marks a continuation of Swift's more active political engagement since her 2020 documentary, "Miss Americana," which revealed her growing willingness to publicly address political issues.
Swift’s post also addressed misinformation, specifically AI-generated images falsely showing her endorsing the Trump-Vance ticket. She used the opportunity to reaffirm her support for Harris and criticize the dangers of spreading false information.
Swift's endorsement is expected to energize her fan base, many of whom are thrilled about her backing of Harris. The Harris campaign and Swift's supporters are both optimistic about the positive impact this endorsement will have.
Trump, when asked about Swift’s endorsement after the debate, responded with uncertainty, stating, "I have no idea."
This story is ongoing. Please check back for further updates.
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