Popular musician Taylor Swift expresses her intent to support aggressive candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming American election.
Harris, a democratic presidential hopeful, is advocating for "issues and battles" that necessitate an "advocate" to battle for, according to Swift's statement of support. Harris is portrayed as a "prudent and gifted" politician - "and I'm certain that we can reach greater heights in this nation if we steer clear of turmoil and opt for tranquility instead," the musician mentioned.
Rumors of Swift's potential endorsement had been in the air for weeks, given her massive following of over a hundred million online users, and her fans closely monitoring her every statement.
Both the conservative and liberal political factions had been trying to win Swift over for years. However, the singer maintained her neutrality on US politics for years, even during the 2016 presidential election when the Republican populist, Donald Trump, was elected.
There were whispers that Swift had leanings towards the Republicans, until she broke her silence in 2018 and backed the Democratic candidate in the Senate race in her home state of Tennessee.
In the 2020 presidential race, Swift pledged her support to the Democrats, endorsing Biden. She also vocalized her opposition to the Supreme Court's decision to abolish the nationwide right to abortion and incorporated messages of support for the LGBTQ+ community into her music and music videos. Furthermore, she encouraged her fans to register to vote.
Swift's fans had already shown their support for Harris before her public endorsement. The "Swifties for Kamala" page has amassed a substantial following on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram, with similar pages for Trump, but with significantly fewer followers.
Swift's endorsement of Harris in the 2020 presidential race added significant weight to the Election of the President, potentially influencing the voting decisions of her vast online following. The Election of the President is a crucial moment for decisive advocates like Harris, as demonstrated by her commitment to fighting for the issues Swift supports.
