Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for President in an Instagram post, following months of speculation.
The pop star revealed that her decision to disclose her voting preference was influenced by an AI-generated video falsely showing her endorsing Donald Trump, the convicted felon and Republican nominee.
Swift’s announcement was timed shortly after the debate between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, where Trump’s behavior was perceived as erratic.
“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most,” Swift wrote.
“As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”
Swift expressed her alarm upon discovering an AI-generated video on Instagram that depicted her saying things she never actually said.
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“Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site,” the pop singer wrote.
“It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
Then Swift went on to officially endorse Harris and her running mate Tim Walz.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift explained.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. 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. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris is not completely unexpected, considering her previous endorsement of Joe Biden in 2020. The pop star said that anyone who wanted to join her in voting needs to make sure they’re registered first.
“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,” Swift wrote.
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Swift finished by signing the post, “With love and hope, Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady.” That last part is obviously a dig at Trump’s running mate JD Vance, who said childless cat ladies were ruining the country.