Donald Trump Criticizes Taylor Swift’s Kamala Harris Endorsement, Fans Fire Back
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Donald Trump had some sharp words for Taylor Swift after the pop sensation publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the upcoming 2024 elections. During a phone interview with Fox News on Wednesday, September 12, the former president made it clear that he’s not a fan of Swift, labeling her as a “very liberal person.” He also suggested that Swift’s political views might negatively impact her success in the marketplace.
“She seems to always endorse a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay a price for it… in the marketplace,” Trump remarked, hinting that Swift’s fanbase or sales might suffer due to her consistent support for Democratic candidates.
BREAKING: Donald Trump reacts to Taylor Swift endorsing Kamala Harris.
— Kelsie Taggart (@kelsientaggart) September 11, 2024
"I was not a Taylor Swift fan… She'll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace." pic.twitter.com/d8Nkmz4ywv
However, many fans and social media users were quick to reject Trump’s claim, pointing out that Swift’s influence extends far beyond political endorsement, with her career seemingly thriving more than ever. One Reddit user sarcastically questioned if Trump had ever witnessed the size of her concert crowds. The singer-songwriter’s Eras Tour has been making waves, breaking records, and even contributing to the GDPs of multiple countries, as one commenter on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted.
Donald Trump, convicted on 34 felony counts, on Taylor Swift, widely regarded as the most powerful and biggest artist in the world, endorsing Kamala Harris:
— Taylor Swift Charts (@chartstswift) September 11, 2024
“She’s a very liberal person, she always seems to endorse a Democrat and she will probably pay the price for that in the… pic.twitter.com/oce8yNjcSa
“Pay what price? The tickets she sells? The numbers she does? The votes he doesn’t have? He’s embarrassing himself,” a user on X said, countering Trump’s remarks.
Another fan chimed in on social media, acknowledging Swift’s massive influence: “Bro, she is singlehandedly raising the GDP of countries. I respect whoever she wants to vote for. We are all allowed to have different opinions. She is still a legend.”
In his interview, Trump also mentioned his preference for Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, over Taylor Swift. He described Mahomes as a “big Trump fan” and stated that he liked her “much better” than the Grammy-winning artist. This comparison sparked another wave of criticism online, with many arguing that Brittany Mahomes is only famous due to her marriage, while Swift has built her empire through undeniable talent and hard work.
“Seriously. That’s not a good comparison. Brittany is literally only famous because she’s married to a football player. It’s not like she’s famous for anything involving talent,” one Reddit user commented.
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris came just after the presidential debate on Tuesday night. In an Instagram post, which she signed as a “Childless Cat Lady,” Swift made her political stance clear. She expressed admiration for Harris, calling her a “steady-handed, gifted leader,” and noted that Harris’ choice of Tim Walz as a running mate further impressed her.
Swift’s post quickly went viral, amassing nearly 10 million likes, with support from prominent figures like Blake Lively, Selena Gomez, and Kamala Harris herself. Notably, her endorsement also inspired action, with around 340,000 people visiting the voter registration website through Swift’s custom link, further cementing her influence both in the music world and beyond.
As the 2024 election approaches, it’s clear that Taylor Swift’s political endorsements will continue to spark conversation, but whether they’ll have any impact on her career remains to be seen—though her fans are confident she’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Shivam Kumar
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