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Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. Following Harris’ first debate against Donald Trump, Swift shared her decision on Instagram, posting a photo of herself holding her cat. In the post, the 34-year-old pop star encouraged her followers to research the candidates’ policies thoroughly and stay informed about important issues.
Swift addressed misleading AI-generated images that falsely portrayed her supporting Trump, emphasizing the importance of combating
misinformation. "Misinformation can be dangerous," she wrote. "The best way to fight it is by sharing the truth."
Swift went on to announce her support for Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. "I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the
rights I believe in," Swift said, noting Harris' leadership and calm approach. She also praised Walz for his long-standing commitment to LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive freedoms.
Swift encouraged her fans to register to vote and consider voting early, promising to provide links for more information. She humorously signed the post as "Childless Cat Lady," referencing a comment from Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance.
After Swift's announcement, Harris' running mate, Tim Walz, responded during a live interview on MSNBC, expressing his gratitude for her endorsement. "I’m incredibly thankful to Taylor Swift," Walz said, adding that he, too, is a cat owner. He highlighted Swift’s courage in speaking out, which he believes is the kind of leadership America needs.
Swift has shown political involvement before, endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election. Her activism was also featured in her 2019 documentary, Miss Americana, which captured her emotional decision to publicly express her political beliefs after staying silentmfor years.
Throughout recent years, Swift has focused on encouraging voter participation, especially among young people. Her efforts led to a surge of 35,000 new voter registrations in 2023 after she posted about National Voter Registration Day.
