Well, well, well, things just got a little more intense in the political arena! Taylor Swift, the pop sensation with an army of 283 million followers, has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and the internet is buzzing.
Just minutes after the Democratic nominee’s debate with Donald Trump, Swift took to Instagram to make her stance crystal clear.
Now, we know Swift has been somewhat reserved in the past when it came to politics, but not anymore. In her post, she emphasized why she believes Harris is the right choice, writing, "She fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them."
And she didn’t stop there. Swift encouraged her followers to do their own research before heading to the polls, particularly urging first-time voters to make sure they’re registered. For those who haven’t locked in their plans yet, she linked registration information and early voting details directly in her story.
Harris campaign officials didn't know Taylor Swift was going to post that endorsement tonight, @IanSams tells CNN's @priscialva: "People didn't know she was going to do that"
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) September 11, 2024
But Swift couldn’t resist a little wink to the political chaos, signing her post with the cheeky line, “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady.” Yep, you read that right! This jab was aimed squarely at Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, who, in a 2021 interview, claimed that Democrats—and their so-called corporate allies—were being influenced by “childless cat ladies” with unhappy lives.
Well, it seems like Swift was more than happy to own the label, and her fans absolutely ate it up. Her post pulled in over 2 million likes within minutes, proving once again that her influence goes way beyond music.
Meanwhile, over on the other side of the political spectrum, things haven’t been so calm. Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes, found herself in hot water with Swifties after she showed support for Donald Trump by liking one of his posts about the GOP platform.
The backlash was immediate and fierce, with Swift’s fans taking to social media to call out Mahomes’ subtle endorsement. Screenshots of the infamous “like” spread like wildfire, igniting a whole debate among Swifties about how political support from public figures can trigger reactions from their fanbases.