Taylor Swift endorses Harris in post signed 'Childless Cat Lady'

Taylor Swift, the well-known pop star, has publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency just moments after the conclusion of the recent presidential debate against Donald Trump. Swift made her announcement through an Instagram post, humorously signing it as 'Childless Cat Lady,' a nod to comments made by Trump's running mate, JD Vance. In her post, Swift expressed her support by stating, 'I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. ' This endorsement marks Swift's continued support for Democratic candidates, as she also backed President Joe Biden in the 2020 election. She described Harris as a 'steady-handed, gifted leader' and emphasized her belief that the nation could achieve much more under calm leadership rather than chaos. Accompanying her message was a photo of Swift with a cat, which added a personal touch to her endorsement. The 'Childless Cat Lady' remark was a direct reference to Vance's controversial statement from 2021, where he labeled several prominent Democrats, including Harris, as 'a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives. ' Swift also took the opportunity to commend Harris's choice of Tim Walz as her vice-presidential candidate, highlighting Walz's long-standing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, in vitro fertilization, and women's rights. Swift's decision to share her voting choice was partly motivated by an incident where an AI-generated image of her falsely endorsing Trump was posted on his website. She stated, 'It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,' which led her to conclude that she needed to be transparent about her voting intentions. Following Swift's endorsement, Trump responded during an interview with Fox News, stating that he was not a fan of hers and referred to her as 'very liberal,' suggesting that she would 'pay the price for it in the marketplace. ' In a light-hearted response, Elon Musk, a known Trump supporter and father of twelve, jokingly commented on his social media platform X, 'Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life. ' Meanwhile, Walz expressed his gratitude to Swift for her endorsement, especially as he is also a cat owner. Swift is among several celebrities who have endorsed Harris, including John Legend, Olivia Rodrigo, George Clooney, and Spike Lee. Conversely, Trump has garnered support from figures like Hulk Hogan, Amber Rose, and Musk. Swift's endorsement came after a fiery 90-minute debate where the two candidates clashed over critical issues such as abortion rights, the economy, and immigration. This is not the first time Swift has publicly supported a Democratic nominee; she previously endorsed Biden and Harris a month before the 2020 election. During Trump's presidency, she was vocal in her criticism, particularly during the nationwide protests following the police murder of George Floyd. She tweeted, 'After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? We will vote you out in November. ' An academic who studies the relationship between media and politics suggested that Swift's endorsement might not significantly influence Harris's campaign, as her political stance has been known for some time. However, the endorsement could potentially impact voter registration, especially among young voters, as Swift's fan base skews young and female, which aligns with Harris's support base. With 283 million followers on Instagram, Swift's endorsement quickly gained traction, receiving over 4. 5 million likes within just three hours of posting. In her message, Swift encouraged first-time voters to register and mentioned that she would provide a link with more information about voting on her page. She concluded her post by saying, '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.