‘Good message’: Internet backs Republican Gov Spencer Cox as he slams ‘politics of division’ amid growing politicization of Taylor Swift

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH: Utah's Republican Governor, Spencer Cox, recently expressed his dismay over the growing politicization of pop sensation Taylor Swift.

As conservative talking heads fueled rumors about Swift's potential endorsement of President Joe Biden, Cox took to social media to share his frustration, writing, "I can’t believe we are making this political."

Plea for unity in politics

Commenting on the current state of American politics, Cox continued, "Most Americans are exhausted at the politics of division infiltrating everything (they hate it when the left does it and I’m confident they will hate the right doing it)."

"This election is going to suck enough without us making up more stupid stuff to fight about," Cox added. "Just let Travis and Taylor do their thing. Cheer for your team. Cheer for football. Listen to your music. Let’s just take a deep breath and chill."

Conservative voices on Fox News, including Brian Kilmeade and Jeanine Pirro, seemed unrelenting in their call for Swift to stay out of politics. Kilmeade went on record claiming that if Swift were to endorse Biden again, it would be the "single dumbest thing a mega superstar could ever do." Despite such criticism, Swift had previously endorsed Biden in 2020.

In a fascinating turn of events, reports emerged that the Biden campaign was actively seeking Swift's endorsement - a testament to the pop star's potential political sway, the Daily Beast reported.

Internet supports Fox's stance

Cox's plea for non-interference in the personal choices of celebrities found resonance on social media.

"Good message! He needs to go on FOX because this is their lead story all day long!" one posted on X.

"Bad idea to go after Taylor Swift," another wrote.

"Looks like someone sees the writing on the wall," someone else added.

"They're really scared of Taylor Swift; I'm not sure if there's an end to this, and things are getting nastier by the moment," another chimed in. 

Cox's controversial move

At the same time, the spotlight on Governor Cox shifted abruptly as he faced a wave of backlash for signing a bill aimed at eliminating diversity programs across the state. The timing of his celebration of Black History Month clashed with his recent decision, sparking immediate criticism.

“We honor the resilience, courage and contributions African Americans have made to our state and nation,” Cox posted from his official account. “We celebrate Black communities and remain committed to improving access to opportunity.”

Yet, critics were quick to point out the perceived hypocrisy, questioning the governor's sincerity in light of the recent anti-diversity legislation. Cox signed HB261 into law, marking a notable departure from his earlier efforts to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

Starting in July, public schools in Utah will be required to remove references to diversity from their offices and open programs to all individuals, irrespective of their background. A Black cultural center, for example, must now serve all students, including those who are not from traditionally underserved racial backgrounds, sparking outrage.

The governor, who had previously signed the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, now faces scrutiny for what some see as a reversal of his earlier commitments, the Salt Lake City Tribune reported.

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