Key Points
- Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
- The endorsement followed a contentious debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump.
- Swift’s announcement was signed “Childless Cat Lady.”
- In the 2020 election, she also endorsed President Joe Biden and Harris.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Tuesday night, just minutes after Harris wrapped up a heated debate with Donald Trump.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift stated in an Instagram post to her over 280 million followers.
“I believe she is a steady-handed, gifted leader, and we can achieve so much more in this country if we are guided by calm rather than chaos,” she added, sharing a photo of herself holding a cat.
“I was truly heartened and impressed by her choice of running mate, @timwalz, who has been advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to choose for decades,” Harris said, referencing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Swift signed her post with her full name and as “Childless Cat Lady,” a pointed jab at Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio. Vance has faced criticism since his nomination in July for remarks made in 2021, where he referred to several key Democrats, including Harris, as miserable “childless cat ladies” who want to make everyone else miserable, portraying them as anti-family and anti-children.
Swift mentioned that she was recently “made aware of an AI-generated image of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run that was posted on his site.”
“It really brought to light my concerns about AI and the dangers of misinformation,” she wrote. “This experience made me realize the importance of being transparent about my actual plans for this election. The best way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Two officials from the Harris campaign told NBC News that Swift’s endorsement caught them by surprise.
However, the singer had previously endorsed President Joe Biden and his then-running mate, Harris, in the 2020 election.
When asked about Swift’s endorsement on Tuesday, Trump responded, “I have no idea.”
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice,” Swift wrote. “Your research is yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I want to especially encourage first-time voters: Remember that you need to be registered to vote!”
She added, “I find it much easier to vote early. I’ll share links for registration and early voting information in my story.”
