Sophia Michaels
On September 10, 2024, singer Taylor Swift, noted for her vibrant personality and love for her cats, declared her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the presidential elections. In a widely liked Instagram post, she stated, “I’ve done my research and made my choice. Now, it’s your turn to do the same.” The post, featuring her cat Benjamin Button, quickly garnered over ten million likes.
Among those who liked the post was WNBA player Caitlin Clark, leading to speculation about her voting intentions. Despite this attention, Clark, who has faced both support and criticism in the past, chose to keep her presidential choice confidential during a subsequent press conference.
When questioned by journalist Christine Brennan about the significance of Swift’s post and whether she would endorse Harris, Clark reiterated her independence, emphasizing her platform’s role in encouraging voter registration rather than directly supporting any candidate. This response left many wondering about her voting intentions.
Caitlin Clark supports Taylor Swift’s message
In avoiding the direct question about endorsing Harris, Clark explained that Swift’s message wasn’t necessarily a call to vote for a specific candidate but rather an encouragement to participate in elections. “At 22, it’s my second opportunity to vote; I want people to utilize their right to vote and stay informed about candidates and policies,” she clarified in an interview.
Clark has faced political turbulence before. In June 2024, she addressed concerning uses of her name for promoting racist concepts, insisting that all athletes deserve respect and shouldn’t be mired in such agendas.
JD Vance reacts to Swift’s comments
Taylor Swift’s “childless cat lady” remark in her endorsement was a subtle rebuttal to comments made by JD Vance, Donald Trump’s former vice presidential candidate. Vance has been criticized for dismissive remarks about individuals who do not have children. After Swift’s post went viral, Vance responded by asserting that Swift’s influence on voters would be minimal, claiming that most Americans would not be swayed by a celebrity.
Though Vance criticized Swift publicly, she has not yet replied to his comments, leaving fans to speculate whether her next album will serve as a response.
