Staff Reports
Taylor Swift, known pop star and political activist, has once again taken to social media to push her political agenda. In a recent Instagram story, the singer urged her millions of followers to vote in their state’s presidential primary elections and directed them to Vote.org for more information. While she did not explicitly endorse any specific candidates, her call to action could sway younger voters to her preferred political leanings.
Taylor Swift stays neutral in Super Tuesday post https://t.co/rc5248TyuM https://t.co/rc5248TyuM
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 6, 2024
This isn’t the first time Swift has used her massive platform to promote voter registration. Last year, her efforts resulted in over 35,000 people getting registered to vote and more than 150,000 visiting the site. With an Instagram following of 282 million, there’s no denying the potential impact of her political influence.
Former President Donald Trump doesn’t seem too worried about Swift’s potential political sway. He confidently declared that there was “no way” she would endorse his opposition, Joe Biden, citing his role in updating copyright law for the music streaming industry. In fact, Trump isn’t even officially in the running for the 2024 presidential nomination, but polls and primary elections consistently show him leading the pack.
Swift’s politicking hasn’t always aligned with liberal candidates, though. She openly endorsed Biden in the 2020 election and even shared a photo on social media showing her support with “Biden Harris 2020” cookies. Despite her previous regrets about not supporting Hillary Clinton in 2016, the singer isn’t shy about using her influence to push her political preferences onto her impressionable followers.
Swift’s claim to fame may be her hit songs, but she’s certainly not shy about using her celebrity status to influence the political landscape in her favor. Whether her fans appreciate her political activism or not, her impact on the upcoming elections could be significant.
