Key Points
- Swift endorsed Harris after the debate, saying more can be accomplished “if we are led by calm and not chaos”.
- The singer said Harris fights for the rights and causes she believes “need a warrior to champion them”.
- Trump, who previously shared AI images suggesting Swift supported him, reportedly said it was his “best debate ever.”
“As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country,” she wrote.
AI images
Swift said learning of false AI-generated endorsements of Trump made in her likeness and posted to his social media platform, Truth Social, prompted her to want to “be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter”.
It has been reported that Trump shared images appearing to show Swift fans wearing shirts with the slogan “Swifties for Trump”, as well as an ‘Uncle Sam’ style image featuring what looked like Swift with the words: “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump.”
Swift’s backing
She said Harris “fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them”, and: “I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate [Tim Walz], who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
The singer, who has smashed records with her latest world tour and been dubbed a “cultural phenomenon”, has a huge fan base, so has the potential to have a significant amount of political sway.
Endorsements for Trump and Harris
Trump came out of the debate against Harris saying it was his “best debate ever”, despite him agreeing with supporters that moderation of the debate made it “three on one”.
Harris’ campaign has labelled Trump “totally incoherent” as well as “angry and rattled” and called for a second debate.
Source Agencies
