Fact Check: Did Walmart cancel Taylor Swift’s $150M clothing line because she endorsed Kamala Harris?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: A rumor is doing the rounds on social media claiming Walmart had canceled a $150 million children's clothing line featuring pop sensation Taylor Swift, allegedly for political reasons.

It's important to note that the rumor gained traction online after Swift officially endorsed United States Presidential canditate Kamala Harris for the upcoming US election.

The post went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users. This follows Taylor Swift receiving widespread praise online for her generous act of feeding over 900 people during her UK Eras Tour in June.

Claim: Walmart cancels Taylor Swift's $150M clothing line citing singer's political affiliations

On October 2, 2024, a Facebook page named America - Love It or Leave It shared a claim in a now-deleted post, stating that Walmart had canceled its collaboration with Swift due to her political associations. Although the viral claim was later removed, it had garnered reactions from over 2,000 users before being deleted.

The post read, "Walmart Cancels $150 Million Taylor Swift Kids Clothing Line: 'We Paid for a Star, Not a Political Sideshow.'"

Some users accepted this claim as true, with one commenter saying, "Oh, well! That's life! Another reason why we all vote in private. Not everyone is for your candidate."

Viral claim about Taylor Swift and Walmart debunked

The viral claim about Taylor Swift and Walmart has been debunked. As per Snopes, the Facebook page America - Love It or Leave It itself indicated in its bio that all the information provided is fictional.

Therefore, the assertion that Walmart canceled a $150 million clothing line collaboration with Swift is false. Additionally, the introduction on the Facebook page where the viral claim was posted stated it is " a subsidiary of the America's Last Line of Defense network of trollery". "Nothing on this page is real."

It's also worth noting that the URL for America's Last Line of Defense indicates that it is a satire site (ALLOD Satire). Although the page is currently unavailable, it clearly stated in its 'About Us' section that no information shared on the page is factual.

"The flagship of the ALLOD network of trollery. Nothing on this page is real," the statement read. Additionally, the page featured a link to the Dunning Kruger Times website, which identifies itself as part of the America's Last Line of Defense network. The 'About Us' section of this site describes itself as a "network of parody".

"Dunning-Kruger-Times.com is a subsidiary of the America's Last Line of Defense network of parody, satire, and tomfoolery," the page states.

Importantly, the claim regarding Walmart and Taylor Swift is a rumor, as neither party has ever announced or discussed any collaboration on a clothing line.

Lastly, no reputable news source reported on the allegation. In contrast, another US retailer, Target, has launched a children's clothing line inspired by Taylor Swift's tour outfits, available both online and in stores.

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for 2024 election

On September 11, 2024, Taylor Swift shared a post on her Instagram featuring a photo of herself in a black high-neck top while holding a cat. In this post, she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, expressing that Harris aligns with her beliefs.

"I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," Swift wrote.

She concluded, “I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades. I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice."

"Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.”

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