Trump Criticizes Taylor Swift's Potential Endorsement of Biden, Risking Voter Backlash

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Politics
11/02/2024 22h58

Former President Donald Trump has taken aim at singer-songwriter Taylor Swift in a bid to bolster his chances of reclaiming the presidency in the upcoming November election. Swift, who holds sway over young voters, has attracted the ire of some Republicans who accuse her of being a Pentagon asset and part of a rigged scheme to endorse Joe Biden during the Super Bowl halftime show.

With Swift remaining tight-lipped on the subject, Trump couldn't resist adding his voice to the conversation, potentially risking a fight with a substantial group of voters. Making his comments on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump criticized the idea of Swift endorsing Biden, labeling him "Crooked Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt President in the History of our Country." He also emphasized his own role in signing the Music Modernization Act, which benefited Swift and other artists.

The Music Modernization Act, a 2018 law, closed loopholes that allowed streaming services to unfairly profit from musicians' work. Trump's claim that Biden did not contribute to the Act could potentially sway voters who prioritize musicians' rights.

Swift's stance in the previous presidential election was clear when she publicly endorsed Biden just a month before election day in 2020. During the summer's protests against racial inequality and police brutality, she also criticized Trump for perpetuating "white supremacy and racism." Swift has a massive social media following, with 280 million Instagram followers, dwarfing Biden's 17 million and Trump's 24 million followers on the platform.

The potential impact of Swift's endorsement and involvement in Biden's campaign is not lost on young Biden staffers, who reportedly hope that Swift will join the president on the campaign trail. This could further solidify Biden's support among young voters who look up to the influential singer.

In his attempts to undercut Swift's potential endorsement of Biden, Trump risks alienating a significant voter base that resonates with Swift's views and appreciates her activism. Swift's influence on young voters cannot be overlooked, as demonstrated when her Instagram post urging followers to register to vote resulted in approximately 35,000 people heeding her call.

With Swift's spokesperson yet to respond to requests for comment, the public awaits her position on the matter. As the election draws nearer, the battle to win over undecided voters intensifies, and the potential impact of celebrities endorsing political candidates remains a captivating topic of discussion. Only time will tell whether Swift aligns herself with Biden's campaign once again, putting her on the "Vigilante Shit" list referenced in a recent comment.

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