Taylor Swift is speaking out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. The 34-year-old singer shared her endorsement on social media right after Harris and former President Donald Trump’s debate on September 10.
Kamala Harris Biography
Name | Kamala Harris |
Age | 59 years |
Networth | 3.5 million |
Country | American |
“I watched the debate tonight, and I encourage you to look into the issues and the candidates’ positions on what matters to you. As a voter, I always make sure to research their policies and plans.”
She said, “I recently saw that an AI generated fake news of me supporting Donald Trump’s campaign. It made me worried about AI and misinformation. So, I need to be clear about my real plans for this election. The best way to fight fake news is by sharing the truth.”
Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president, saying she’ll vote for Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 election. She praised Harris for championing important causes and being a calm, effective leader. Swift also commended Harris’s choice of Walz as running mate for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women’s rights.
Swift explained that she carefully researched her choice and encouraged first-time voters to register.
She ended her post with, “With love and hope, Taylor Swift, the ‘Cat Lady’ without kids.”
Harris, 59, will run against former President Trump in the November 5 election. President Biden decided not to run again due to worries about his age and has supported Harris as the Democratic candidate instead.
In 2020, Swift supported Biden and explained that she wanted a president who would make sure people of color, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community felt safe, represented, and included.
After years of staying quiet about politics, Swift spoke up for the first time in 2018 before the midterm elections.
She said on Instagram that she had avoided sharing her political views before, but recent events made her feel differently. She promised to vote for candidates who will protect and fight for human rights.
After years of staying quiet about politics, Swift spoke up for the first time in 2018 before the midterm elections.
She said on Instagram that she had avoided sharing her political views before, but recent events made her feel differently. She promised to vote for candidates who will protect and fight for human rights.
In her 2020 documentary Miss Americana, Taylor Swift showed a behind-the-scenes chat with her team about speaking out. She told them, “I need to be on the right side of history” before sharing her statement.
In a January 2020 interview, Swift talked about her past choices on politics. She said that when she was younger, people praised her for not speaking out about political issues. Swift felt like no one wanted to hear her opinions, and people were just happy she stayed quiet.
She said, “I felt it was the right thing to do based on my values, and I wasn’t worried about the consequences.”
Since getting involved in politics, Taylor Swift has often urged her fans to register to vote. In September 2023, a post on her Instagram led to over 35,000 new registrations and a huge 1,226% increase in activity on Vote.org’s website.
FAQS
Who is Kamala Harris?
Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, serving under President Joe Biden. She is the first female, first Black, and first South Asian Vice President in U.S. history.
What is Kamala Harris’s background?
Kamala Harris was born in Oakland, California. She has a background in law and served as the Attorney General of California before becoming a U.S. Senator. She has been involved in various public service roles throughout her career.
What are Kamala Harris’s main policy focuses?
Kamala Harris’s main policy focuses include climate change, healthcare reform, criminal justice reform, economic equality, and supporting working families. She is also dedicated to improving education and protecting voting rights.
When did Kamala Harris become Vice President?
Kamala Harris became Vice President of the United States on January 20, 2021, following the inauguration of President Joe Biden.