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Trump declares ‘I hate Taylor Swift’ as singer’s endorsement drives over 400k to Vote.gov

by admin September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024
Trump declares ‘I hate Taylor Swift’ as singer’s endorsement drives over 400k to Vote.gov

In a move that ironically echoes Taylor Swift’s famous lyric “haters gonna hate,” former President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance against the pop superstar, declaring “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” in a Sunday morning post on his social media platform, Truth Social.

This statement marks a significant escalation from his previous, more measured comments about the singer, and comes in the wake of Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Swift’s endorsement drives voter registration surge

The controversy began when Taylor Swift threw her support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday, following the vice presidential debate.

Swift’s endorsement has had a profound impact on voter engagement, with her post reportedly driving over 400,000 people to the Vote.gov website.

This surge in potential voter registrations underscores the significant influence Swift wields over her fanbase, colloquially known as “Swifties.”

Trump’s evolving stance on Swift

Trump’s recent outburst stands in stark contrast to his earlier comments about Swift.

In a Wednesday interview with “Fox and Friends,” the former president appeared relatively indifferent to Swift’s political stance.

During that interview, Trump stated,

I was not a Taylor Swift fan, it was just a question of time. She’s a very liberal person, she seems to always endorse a Democrat and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace.

He even expressed a preference for Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and a known Trump supporter, saying, “I like Mrs. Mahomes much better.”

The Swift effect on political marketing

Interestingly, Trump and his campaign have previously attempted to capitalize on Swift’s popularity.

They have sold Eras Tour inspired T-shirts and even posted fake, AI-generated images of Swift endorsing Trump on Truth Social.

Swift cited these fake endorsements as a motivation for being transparent about her own voting plans.

Political and public reaction

The former president’s inflammatory post has sparked a flurry of responses across social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). Politicians and Swift fans alike have been quick to condemn Trump’s statement.

Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, posted on X, “Swifties: With your help, we’re gonna defeat the smallest man who ever lived,” cleverly referencing lyrics from a Swift song.

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Former Republican Representative Liz Cheney echoed this sentiment, captioning a screenshot of Trump’s post with, “Says the smallest man who ever lived.”

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg also weighed in, writing, “Cats! Dogs! Geese! Laura Loomer! Look, now he’s attacking Taylor! Like the last season before a show gets cancelled for getting over-the-top and, at the same time, boring.”

Swifties mobilize

Swift’s fanbase has been quick to respond to Trump’s attack.

The X account “Swifties For Kamala,” dedicated to mobilizing Swift fans to vote for Democrats, reacted to Trump’s post with a mock news brief, followed by a call to donate to the Harris-Walz campaign.

Many fans have taken to social media to criticize the former president, arguing that his statement could potentially cost him a significant amount of support.

The power of Swift’s fanbase should not be underestimated, as demonstrated by the surge in voter registration following her endorsement of Harris.

Speculation of political maneuvering

Some observers are speculating that Trump’s incendiary post may be a calculated move to distract from other political developments.

Specifically, some point to a controversial moment during Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance’s appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday morning.

During the interview, host Dana Bash challenged Vance after he claimed that he and Trump have to create stories about migrants to get the media to pay attention “to the suffering of the American people.”

This statement has raised eyebrows and drawn criticism, with some suggesting that Trump’s attack on Swift could be an attempt to divert attention from Vance’s comments.

The broader implications

This latest controversy highlights the increasingly blurred lines between pop culture and politics in the United States.

Swift’s ability to mobilize hundreds of thousands of potential voters with a single social media post demonstrates the significant influence that celebrities can have on the political process.

For Trump, the decision to directly attack one of the world’s most popular musicians could be a risky move. While it may energize certain segments of his base, it also risks alienating younger voters and Swift’s massive fanbase.

As the 2024 presidential race continues to heat up, it’s clear that the intersection of celebrity influence and political messaging will play a significant role.

Whether Trump’s strategy of directly confronting Swift will pay off remains to be seen, but it has certainly succeeded in generating headlines and sparking discussions across the political spectrum.

In the coming days and weeks, political analysts and campaign strategists will be closely watching to see how this unconventional clash between a former president and a pop superstar impacts the broader political landscape.

One thing is certain: in the age of social media and celebrity influence, the traditional rules of political engagement continue to evolve in unexpected ways.

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