Trump Takes Aim at Taylor Swift and Joe Biden Ahead of Super Bowl

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Politics
11/02/2024 22h28

Former President Donald Trump made waves on his newly launched Truth Social platform with a controversial post targeting pop sensation Taylor Swift and President Joe Biden just hours before the Super Bowl. In a tweet infused with his trademark flair for self-promotion, Trump attempted to provoke Swift while also taking a swipe at Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce.

In the tweet, Trump questioned Swift's loyalty to Biden, referring to him as "Crooked Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt President in the History of our Country." He also alluded to the Music Modernization Act of 2018, a piece of legislation signed into law during his presidency, which aimed to address copyright issues for artists on digital platforms.

Swift, who had flown back from Tokyo to attend the Super Bowl in Las Vegas, has been known to boost NFL ratings with her appearances at Chiefs games in the past. Her presence in a private box at the Super Bowl has generated significant attention, overshadowing even the halftime act, Usher.

While Trump has a history of denigrating individuals, it is notable that he incorporated references to legislation like the Music Modernization Act. The law, signed in October 2018, aimed to streamline revenue from royalties and address copyright concerns for artists on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. However, it also limited these companies' liability for unpaid royalties to violations occurring after January 1, 2018.

Speculation surrounding Swift's possible support for Kelce and the Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl has ignited various MAGA conspiracies. Trump's preemptive tweet suggests his desire to undermine any potential endorsement by Swift, similar to her public support for Biden during the 2020 election.

With polls showing a statistical tie between Biden and Trump in the upcoming election, Swift's influence could have a significant impact on the outcome. The White House, like Trump, is acutely aware of this hypothetical situation and its potential implications.

As the Super Bowl approaches, Trump's controversial tweet has set the stage for a clash of politics and celebrity. Whether Swift will respond to Trump's taunts remains to be seen, but it is clear that her presence at the biggest sporting event of the year has become a focal point of attention for both fans and political observers alike.

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