Taylor Swift has weighed in on the US election, revealing she is set to vote for Kamala Harris on November 5.
The American pop superstar, 34, made the shock announcement to her more than 283 million followers on Instagram, following the presidential debate held on wednesday (Tuesday in America).
In a lengthy and candid post, Swift said she’s being so open about how she plans to vote because she wants “very transparent” and is concerned about “the dangers of spreading misinformation”.
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The Cruel Summer The hitmaker added she is voting for Harris as she wants the country to be “led by calm and not chaos”.
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most,” Swift urged her followers.
“Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation.
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“It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Swift went on to say she is voting for Harris in the upcoming election, over Donald Trump.
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“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.
“I am voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift said.
“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.”
“I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate. @timwalzwho has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
She added: “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.”
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Swift signed off “with love and hope” and added: “Taylor Swift. Childless Cat Lady.”
The statement comes after Swift made headlines for hugging Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, at the US Open. They are believed to have a firm friendship.
It’s been reported and alleged Brittany ”liked” one of Trump’s recent posts, with many perceiving the move as an endorsement of the controversial politician.
“I mean honestly, To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood,” Brittany reportedly responded on her Instagram stories.
“There’s no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well.”
Trump allegedly responded in part: “I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me, and the fact that MAGA is the greatest and most powerful Political Movement in the History of our now Failing Country.”
Many of Swift’s longtime supporters and the public soon took issue with the singer for not revealing who she was backing and supporting in the election, with one writing on X that her perceived silence was “spineless”.
“Hey @taylorswift13 you dropped this,” one person wrote on X Alongside an x-ray illustration of a spine.
in her Miss Americana documentary, Swift first revealed her political ideals, saying: “I want to do this. I need to be on the right side of history.”
At the time, she endorsed Tennessee Democratic candidate Phil Bredesen.
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