Swift made headlines with her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, but why was this endorsement so significant?
Known for her rare political statements, Taylor Swift’s voice holds weight when she chooses to speak out. Let’s explore the impact of her recent endorsement.
After the recent debate, Swift took to Instagram to officially endorse Kamala Harris. In her post, she encouraged people to register to vote and shared a custom URL linking to Vote.gov.
“I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift expressed in her statement.
Swift revealed that her endorsement was partly influenced by Trump’s use of AI-generated images suggesting she endorsed him, which prompted her to be transparent about her voting intentions.
By sharing the Vote.gov website, Swift facilitated nearly 338,000 visits in less than 24 hours. This is not the first time the singer’s advocacy has impacted voter registration; a similar effort last year resulted in over 35,000 new registered voters.
Visit the website to learn more about voting rights, the election process, and get answers to common voting questions. Stay informed, register, and make your voice heard in the upcoming election!
This report contains contributions from TEGNA and the Associated Press.