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It might be hard for JD Vance<\/strong><\/a> and the Trump team to shake this one off.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything to know about the mega pop star\u2019s endorsement, which she shared with her 283 million followers on Instagram.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Taylor Swift<\/strong> <\/a>formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris<\/strong><\/a> shortly after the two presidential candidates stepped off the debate<\/a> stage in Philadelphia, PA.<\/p>\n In a lengthy statement on Instagram<\/a> on Tuesday, September 10, the \u201cKarma\u201d singer expressed her support while also criticizing the Republican candidate and his team for using AI-generated images with her likeness earlier this summer.<\/p>\n \u201cLike many of you, I watched the debate tonight,\u201d Swift began in the post. \u201cIf you haven\u2019t 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. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.\u201d<\/p>\n She continued, \u201cRecently I was made aware that AI of \u2018me\u2019 falsely endorsing Donald Trump\u2019s presidential run was posted to his site. 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Donald Trump<\/strong><\/a> previously shared the AI-generated images on his Truth Social platform.<\/p>\n Besides the AI reason stated, Swift described Harris as \u201ca steady-handed, gifted leader\u201d and that she has been \u201cso heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate\u201d Gov. Tim Walz<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u201cwho has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman\u2019s right to her own body for decades.\u201d<\/p>\n Soon after, Walz appeared on MSNBC, where the host Rachel Maddow<\/strong> read Swift\u2019s endorsement to him in its entirety. \u201cI am incredibly grateful, first of all, to Taylor Swift,\u201d Walz said, putting his hand over his heart. \u201cI say that also as a cat owner \u2014 a fellow cat owner.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The singer emphasized her decision, concluding, \u201cI\u2019ve done my research, and I\u2019ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it\u2019s much easier to vote early. I\u2019ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.\u201d<\/p>\n Trump was asked to react to the news of Swift\u2019s endorsement of his opponent\u2014which now has almost 6 million likes. \u201cI have no idea,\u201d the GOP nominee said in response.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n The 14-time Grammy winner included a photo of herself holding one of her cats and signed the post with \u201cChildless cat lady\u201d \u2014 a direct jab at Trump\u2019s running mate, Vance, whose comments resurfaced earlier this year.<\/p>\n Vance had complained that America is being run \u201cby a bunch of childless cat ladies, who are miserable at their own lives and the choices that they\u2019ve made,\u201d while referring to Harris, who has two stepchildren through her marriage to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff<\/strong>.<\/p>\n After expressing regret for not speaking out more against Trump during his first run in 2016, the singer has taken a more active political stance, speaking out on issues such as abortion access. Similar to this year\u2019s later-than-expected endorsement, Swift endorsed Joe Biden<\/strong><\/a> closer to the election, on October 7, 2020.<\/p>\n In 2020, Swift\u2019s endorsement of Biden and Harris generated significant backlash from conservatives, who urged her to keep her music career apolitical.<\/p>\nWho Is Taylor Swift Endorsing?<\/h2>\n
Why Is Swift Choosing the Harris-Walz Ticket?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Why Did She Sign Her Endorsement as \u201cChildless Cat Lady\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Did Swift Endorse Biden Before?<\/h2>\n