After months of speculation, Swift officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Instagram on Tuesday night. The pop star said she was prompted to express her voting preference after seeing a video of artificial intelligence endorsing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, a convicted felon. Her post came minutes after Trump’s debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, who showed the world how unhinged he is.
“Like many of you, I watched tonight’s debate. If you’re not ready, now is a good time to examine the current issues and the positions these candidates are taking on the topics that matter most to you,” Swift wrote . “As a voter, I will be sure to watch and read everything about the policies and programs they propose for this country.”
Swift went on to explain how shocked she was when she saw a video of an artificial intelligence saying something she hadn’t said on Instagram.
“I recently learned that ‘my’ artificial intelligence mistakenly endorsed Donald Trump’s presidential campaign after it was posted to his website,” the pop star wrote. “This really makes me fear artificial intelligence. , and the dangers of spreading misinformation. This leads me to the conclusion that as a voter, I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election. The easiest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.
Swift then went on to formally endorse Harris and her running mate Tim Walz.
“I will be voting for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 presidential election,” Swift explained. “I voted for @kamalaharris because she fights for rights and causes and I think it takes a warrior to defend them. I think she is a steady, gifted leader and I believe that if we lead with calmness instead of chaos We can achieve more in this country by leading in the right way. I’m inspired and impressed by her choice of running mate @timwalz, who has been championing LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women’s right to their own bodies for decades. .
Considering the fact that Swift supported Joe Biden in 2020, her decision to endorse Harris wasn’t entirely unexpected. Swift also expressed her support for Biden through an Instagram post.
Swift was quick to point out to her fans that if you really want to make your voice heard on November 5, there are some hurdles to overcome. Registered first.
“I’ve done my research and I’ve made my choice. Your research is entirely yours and your choice is yours. “I also want to say, especially to first-time voters: Remember, in order to vote, You must register! I also find it much easier to vote early. I will link to registration locations and find early voting dates and information in my story.
Swift signed off the post: “With love and hope, Taylor Swift, the childless cat lady.” The last part was an apparent dig at Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance, who said childless cats Ladies are ruining this country.
The debate was an absolute disaster for Trump, as he found himself completely trailing Harris in almost every way possible. Harris was cool, cool, collected, but forcefully pushed back against Trump’s lies and obfuscation. Trump was visibly agitated, shouting frequently and often obfuscating basic facts. For example, Trump calls the Taliban leader “Abdul,” which is far from his real name, Hibatullah Akhundzada. The Republican candidate also tried to talk about Virginia’s governor, but said West Virginia instead.
Trump harps on, spreading lies about immigrants in Ohio eating family pets (which never happened), and even trying to deny things he has said recently, such as when he accidentally admitted that he lost the 2020 election. “That was a sarcastic statement,” Trump insisted, but ABC News host David Muir said he didn’t find it sarcastic.
Incredibly, even far-right propaganda network Fox News seemed dismayed by Trump’s performance on Tuesday night.
Fox guest: There’s no question that Trump had a bad night. We hear many of his old grievances. It’s Kamala Harris’ night pic.twitter.com/MTbL3aCD90
— Kamala Headquarters (@KamalaHQ) September 11, 2024
At the same time, Harris laid out a clear and coherent vision for the country’s future, emphasizing that she would not return the country to the regressive policies of Trump’s presidency.
“I’m not Joe Biden. I’m certainly not Donald Trump. What I do is provide a new generation of leadership for our country,” Harris said in one of the night’s few nice words.
The choice couldn’t be clearer. The world’s greatest musician has revealed her choice. Taylor Swift will vote for Kamala Harris. The only question left in November is whether the American people will do the same.
