On September 11th, former Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump warned that pop star Taylor Swift, who had endorsed Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, would “pay the price.”
In an interview with Fox News, Trump stated, “I was not a Taylor Swift fan,” adding that “It was just a question of time. She couldn’t possibly endorse Biden… But she’s a very liberal person. She seems to always endorse a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.”
Given Taylor Swift’s significant influence beyond the music industry in both social and economic spheres, there has been considerable interest in which presidential candidate she would support.
Taylor Swift previously endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
After the first TV debate for this year’s presidential election, she posted, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.”
Taylor Swift explained her decision, saying, “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” and added that “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.”
Her post resonated with many supporters, receiving over 3.44 million likes within just an hour.
Previously, Donald Trump faced criticism for uploading a photo featuring an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift dressed as Uncle Sam, the national personification of America, with text suggesting “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.”
This was later revealed to be a fake photo created using AI.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has officially claimed his victory, defying the odds again after securing victory in the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania.
Consequently, Kamala Harris has downplayed both her potential to make history as the first female president and her racial identity as a child of Jamaican and Indian immigrants.
Immediately after the results were announced, Trump delivered a victory speech to a large crowd of supporters in Palm Beach, Florida.
The Electoral College is scheduled to meet on December 17th to formally cast their votes, electing Trump as the next President of the United States.
Donald Trump will be inaugurated at the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025.
