Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Slams Trump's Running Mate

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, criticizing Republican candidate Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance for his remarks about "childless cat ladies."

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, criticizing Republican candidate Donald Trump's running mate J.D. Vance for his remarks about "childless cat ladies."

In an Instagram post shared shortly after the ABC News Presidential Debate, Swift wrote, "I've done my research, and I've made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered!"

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Slams Trump's Running Mate

Swift, who has over 283 million Instagram followers, signed the post with the phrase "Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady," a nod to Vance's comments in a 2021 interview. Vance had said, "We are effectively run in this country, via the Democrats, via our corporate oligarchs, by a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they've made, and so they wanna make the rest of the country miserable, too."

Swift's endorsement garnered over 2 million likes within minutes of being posted. Her decision to support Harris came after some of her fans criticized Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, for supporting Trump. Mahomes had indicated her support for Trump by liking one of his Instagram posts.

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Slams Trump's Running Mate

Fans of Swift, who were also critical of Mahomes' support for Trump, spread screenshots of the like on social media, amplifying the backlash against her.

Swift's endorsement of Harris and her criticism of Vance underscore the political polarization that has gripped the country in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. The race between Trump and Harris is expected to be fiercely contested, with both candidates relying heavily on their base of support.

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Slams Trump's Running Mate

Swift's large and influential social media presence could potentially sway some voters in the upcoming election. Her endorsement of Harris and her criticism of Vance are likely to generate significant attention and discussion in the coming weeks.

The timing of Swift's endorsement is particularly noteworthy, as it came shortly after the first presidential debate between Trump and Harris. The debate was widely viewed and discussed, and it is likely that Swift's endorsement will further amplify the post-debate chatter.

It remains to be seen whether Swift's endorsement will have a significant impact on the election outcome. However, her decision to speak out on behalf of Harris and against Vance is a clear indication that she is actively engaged in the political process and that she believes her voice can make a difference.