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Taylor Swift, a self-declared “childless cat lady” and one of the world’s most popular and influential stars, has endorsed Kamala Harris for president of the United States. Swift broke her silence Tuesday, voicing support for Harris over Donald Trump, and calling the Democratic candidate a “steady-handed, gifted leader.” “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote on Instagram. The post landed in the minutes following the televised presidential debate that saw the two candidates face off for the first time, which the singer said she tuned in to. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” Swift said. “I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.” She signed off her Instagram post by dubbing herself a “childless cat lady,” a swipe at a much-mocked sentiment expressed by Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance, which he had wielded in a bid to insult Democratic women. Swift, fresh off the European leg of her blockbuster “Eras” tour, balked at explicitly telling her ardent supporters to vote Harris, instead saying “I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice.” “Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.” Now that Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president, but only encouraging her fans to register to vote and do the research, FRANCE 24’s François Picard is joined by Ellis Cashmore, British Author, Sociologist, Cultural Critic and Honorary Professor of Sociology at Aston University.
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@Kwippy
In the case of Swift, she has been pushed into announcing her choice by the AI fakes that seemed to show her supporting Trump. Other artists are pushed by unauthorized use of their music by the Trump campaign . If they had done nothing, it would look like tacit support for Trump.
@wynetsang
Celebrities are not different from politicians. They have to say and do what the fan want, just like the politicians have to say and do what the voters want.
@Emilya-A
there are a lot of cool parents who like taylor swift with their children so it also makes the parents have to respond politically, what do you do if a child asks if you're voting for taylor swift?
@dvdgalutube
"People should make up their own minds about voting after critical thinking, rather than simply following influencers or celebrities."
@maddiesilina3833
The fact that you have been invited to comment on her endorsement, already shows everything! Taylor + Football star = Votes! PS. Taylor is bigger than Oprah!
@RealNyeTheScienceGuy
Trump 24’
@Georgia-io1pm
A celebration cannot say to me that this or that party is good. Celebrating have the on world and the people who’s counting the penny they now how the lives is . Not the celebration. For me the celebration is this a singer’s or a filmmaker film star entertainment the people we not need your advice or your opinion.
@gayatrisardana6076
Love 😘❤️🔥💎🦁🤟