Taylor Swift recently shared that she will vote for Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Taylor expressed, emphasizing her belief in Harris’ leadership and desire for a calm country over chaos. This statement came after the debate between Harris and Trump, following months of speculation about Taylor’s political stance. In 2018, she supported two Democratic candidates in Tennessee, stating back then, “I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.” Besides elections, Taylor has backed causes like the Equality Act and March for Our Lives.
Swift also addressed recent misinformation involving AI-generated content falsely showing her support for Trump. “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site,” she wrote. She highlighted her concerns about AI’s potential to spread false information and stressed the importance of transparency: “The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Fans often look up to celebrities when deciding who to support politically.
Taylor posted her endorsement on Instagram, where millions follow her updates. She included a photo with one of her cats—a subtle nod amidst Trump’s false claims about immigrants eating pets in Ohio during the debate. His running mate called women like Harris “childless cat ladies,” which Taylor humorously reclaimed by signing off as “Taylor Swift Childless Cat Lady.”
Karoline Leavitt from Trump’s campaign responded by saying this shows how Democrats are now seen as representing wealthy elites.
