Taylor Swift‘s endorsement of Kamala Harris is not transferring the needle for all of her rabidly loyal followers — a number of Swifties are sticking with their authentic plan to vote for Donald Trump.
Following the singer’s announcement after Tuesday night time’s presidential debate, we spoke with 10 Gen-Z Swifties who might be voting for the primary time this election.
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As anticipated, some voiced assist for Harris and her working mate, Tim Walz, citing Taylor’s endorsement.
Two of them admitted they had been ready to listen to who Taylor endorsed, as a result of they appear to her as an idol and care about her opinion.
Of these 2 specific Swifties, just one was contemplating voting for Trump, having grown up in a pro-Trump family — however he mentioned Taylor’s endorsement modified his thoughts.
The opposite does not observe politics, was leaning Kamala … and mentioned they may have voted for Trump if — in some parallel universe — Taylor selected to again him as an alternative.
Two different Tay Tay followers informed us they had been firmly pro-Kamala, no matter who their idol endorsed.
Nonetheless, 4 followers who determine as Swifties for Trump, made it clear the singer was not going to alter their minds … pledging their continued assist for Trump.
One nonetheless loves her, and one other will stay a fan — however, the third informed us they plan to promote their TS merch. The fourth goes full scorched earth … burning their Taylor vinyl data, T-shirts and songbooks.
It is price nothing 3 of the 4 reside in solidly purple states — FL, TX, and IN — and one lives in blue Washington state.
This Swiftie is not alone of their motion both, as different followers have taken to social media to point out themselves burning their merch and different Swift-centric possessions as effectively.
So, Trump might need had some extent when he mentioned Swift would “pay a value” for her endorsement — although, let’s be clear, the overwhelming majority of her military’s nonetheless standing sturdy.
Actually, past the two outliers … the remaining made it clear they’re nonetheless followers, and weren’t shocked by Taylor’s resolution … given her previous endorsement of President Joe Biden, and the liberal viewpoints she shared in her Netflix documentary, “Miss Americana.”
BTW, others we spoke to famous they had been detached about who Taylor endorsed, as they are not voting based mostly on their fave singer’s opinion.
Reality is, that is what Taylor inspired followers to do — analysis on their very own, and make the choice that is greatest for them … however, most significantly, make sure that to vote.