Fact check: Did Taylor Swift accidentally reveal she’s endorsing Kamala Harris for president?

Rumors have swirled around the Internet suggesting that pop superstar Taylor Swift may have hinted at her political endorsement of Kamala Harris
UPDATED AUG 8, 2024
Speculation is rife that Taylor Swift subtly endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election through a cryptic Instagram post (Getty Images, @taylorswift/Instagram)
Speculation is rife that Taylor Swift subtly endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election through a cryptic Instagram post (Getty Images, @taylorswift/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Rumor has it Taylor Swift subtly endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential election through a cryptic Instagram post.

Discussions have swirled around the internet suggesting that the pop superstar may have hinted at her political endorsement for the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for the presidential election.

Claim and speculation about Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris

The speculation began after Taylor Swift posted a series of photos on Instagram from her recent Eras tour performances in Warsaw, Poland. In one particular image, Swift is pictured on stage playing her pink acoustic guitar, with what some claimed to be a silhouette of Kamala Harris waving in the background.


 
 
 
 
 
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This sparked a wave of excitement among Swift's fanbase, commonly known as "Swifties," who quickly took to social media to discuss the possibility that their favorite singer had just endorsed Harris.

A few X (formerly Twitter) users fanned the flames with posts such as, "It really feels like it should be a bigger deal that Taylor Swift left a shadow of Kamala on her Instagram post but I don't really see anyone talking about it."

Another user asked, "[Did Taylor Swift just soft launch her endorsement of Kamala Harris?!?!"

"Taylor Swift hinted just now at endorsing Kamala Harris. Trump is beyond f***ed," someone else added.



 



 



 

Debunking the claim

Despite the excitement generated by this speculation, there is no credible evidence to support the claim that Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris through her Instagram post. The Hollywood Reporter cited a source close to Swift who clarified that the silhouette in the background of the photo was actually one of Swift's background singers.

Moreover, another image in the same post showed Swift in a long, flowing yellow gown with a similar silhouette in the background. This further indicates that the silhouette is part of the stage setup rather than a secretive nod to any political figure.

Furthermore, Swift made no mention of politics in her post, instead voicing her love for the Warsaw shows and excitement for her upcoming performance in Vienna.

While Taylor Swift has been vocal about her political beliefs in the past, it is important to contextualize the ongoing speculation within her broader political engagement. Swift has openly supported progressive causes, including gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and gun control.

She notably condemned former president Donald Trump’s administration and endorsed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 US presidential election. However, as of now, Swift has made no public endorsement for the 2024 election.

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The frenzy over Taylor Swift’s supposed endorsement has reignited discussions about the role of celebrities in politics (Getty Images)

The mere fact that Swift has been politically active in the past does not mean that every move or post she makes should be interpreted as a political statement. In this case, the speculation seems to have stemmed more from wishful thinking and a desire for alignment between fans' political beliefs and their idol’s potential stance.

The frenzy over Swift’s supposed endorsement has reignited discussions about the role of celebrities in politics.

Fox News host Harris Faulkner commented on the situation, arguing that celebrities should avoid mixing politics with entertainment. "If we’re going to pay that much money as consumers, you don’t need to serve up politics for that," Faulkner said on television. "When people pay to see you, just perform."



 

Conclusion

The claim that Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 US presidential election is unfounded at the time of publication. The speculation appears to be a case of over-interpretation of a standard concert photo, rather than any deliberate political messaging from Swift.

While Swift has previously engaged in political advocacy, there is no evidence to suggest that she has made any endorsement in the 2024 election.

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online. 

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