Taylor Swift’s Swifties Unite to Back Kamala Harris
In a surprising move, thousands of Taylor Swift fans, including several high-profile cultural and political figures, have gathered to express their support for Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. The movement, dubbed "Swifties for Kamala," aims to leverage the massive following of the pop superstar to mobilize young people in swing states to register to vote.
The Unlikely Alliance
The story began nine days ago when former President Donald Trump falsely claimed to have received an endorsement from Taylor Swift. In response, Swifties from across the globe joined a video call to ensure his defeat. The call, which lasted two hours and was joined by about 34,000 people across Zoom, YouTube, and TikTok, saw participants sharing their favorite Swift songs and quotes, as well as assailing Trump’s political agenda as a threat to women.
Carole King, Elizabeth Warren, and Kirsten Gillibrand Make an Appearance
Notable figures like singer Carole King, Senator Elizabeth Warren, and Kirsten Gillibrand, all Democratic representatives, participated in the call. King sang Swift’s song "Shake It Off," while Warren described Trump as a bully who was "trying to claw us back into the dark days." Gillibrand made a series of jokes at Trump’s expense, playing on Swift’s lyrics.
Swifties for Kamala
The Swifties for Kamala group is not officially affiliated with Vice President Harris or Taylor Swift, who has not publicly endorsed a candidate in the election. However, the group aims to deploy the intensity of Swift’s vast fan base in support of Harris’s bid for the White House. The group’s founders, Emerald Medrano and Irene Kim, say that Swifties just never do anything small.
The Trump Campaign Responds
In response to the Swifties for Kamala movement, the Trump campaign asserted that it was the true campaign for Swifties. "As Kamala Harris continues to lie about her values and policies, voters will realize they knew she was trouble when she walked in," a spokesman for Trump said. "Americans have bad blood with Kamala Harris’ radical agenda, and that is why Swifties for Trump is a movement that grows bigger every single day."
But Is There Really a Swifties for Trump Movement?
It remains unclear whether there is an organized Swifties for Trump group, despite Trump’s claim. The only evidence is a series of A.I.-generated images that appear to show women wearing "Swifties for Trump" T-shirts.
Taylor Swift’s Influence on the Election
Taylor Swift holds immense sway on social media, logging more than 280 million followers on Instagram alone. Her fans are known to carefully dissect each of her public statements, and she is viewed as a rare celebrity whose endorsement might move a significant number of voters to the polls. In the 2020 election, Swift endorsed Joe Biden over Trump, and it’s unlikely that she would support Trump this time around.
Conclusion
The Swifties for Kamala movement is a testament to the power of Taylor Swift’s fan base. By mobilizing young people in swing states to register to vote, the group aims to make a significant impact on the election. As the country heads into the final stretch of the campaign, it remains to be seen whether the Swifties for Kamala will have a lasting effect on the outcome.
FAQs
Q: Is Taylor Swift involved in the Swifties for Kamala movement?
A: No, Taylor Swift is not directly involved with the group, but her fans have come together to express their support for Kamala Harris.
Q: Is there an official Swifties for Trump movement?
A: It’s unclear whether there is an organized Swifties for Trump group, but Trump has shared A.I.-generated images that appear to show women wearing "Swifties for Trump" T-shirts.
Q: How did the Swifties for Kamala movement start?
A: The movement began when former President Donald Trump falsely claimed to have received an endorsement from Taylor Swift.
Q: Will Taylor Swift publicly endorse a candidate in the election?
A: It’s unclear whether Swift will publicly endorse a candidate, but her Instagram story in March urged her followers to vote in the presidential primary races.
Q: How many people are involved in the Swifties for Kamala movement?
A: The group has organized about 34,000 people across Zoom, YouTube, and TikTok, and thousands more are expected to join as the election approaches.
