Kaylah Walton
Taylor Swift has set the record straight with Donald Trump after he posted AI-generated images on Truth Social, insinuating Swifties supporting his 2024 presidential bid. Despite the deepfake images, Swift has not endorsed anyone for the upcoming election and is not in favor of Trump, as per insider sources.
Trump’s post wasn’t entirely fabricated, as a real photo of a 19-year-old Trump supporter wearing a “Swifties for Trump” shirt surfaced. Nonetheless, there is no substantial evidence supporting a widespread “Swifties for Trump” movement beyond this isolated incident.
Adding to the confusion, Trump shared a video of a purported MAGA supporter claiming that Swifties were “waking up” after an incident led to the cancellation of Swift’s Austria tour. Swift has been clear about her stance against Trump, especially evident after his win in 2016.
Taylor Swift’s political influence and Trump’s bewilderment
Taylor Swift’s active involvement in politics since the 2018 midterms includes supporting Democrats in Tennessee and endorsing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020 to stand on the “right side of history.” She advocates for LGBTQ and women’s rights, openly criticizing the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision.
Rumors suggest Swift may make an appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with speculations about a potential performance. The DNC is embracing Swiftie culture by accommodating activities like making friendship bracelets for attendees, mirroring her concert experience.
Meanwhile, Trump continues to express bafflement over Swift’s liberalism, pondering if her political stance is authentic or a strategic PR move. In an interview with Variety, he questioned Swift’s genuine liberal beliefs, unable to comprehend a successful country star also being liberal.
