Jimmy Fallon decodes why Taylor Swift's call to vote backfired as he trolls star for staying neutral

By Tamkeenat Rose
Published on : 23:59 PST, Mar 6, 2024

Jimmy Fallon decodes why Taylor Swift's call to vote backfired as he takes shots at popstar for staying neutral

Jimmy Fallon's monologue took a comedic turn as he made fun of Taylor Swift's call for Super Tuesday voting (The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Late-night television took a humorous turn as Taylor Swift found herself in the spotlight, thanks to her recent Instagram post urging her massive following to vote on Super Tuesday.

Jimmy Fallon seized the opportunity during the opening monologue of 'The Tonight Show' to poke fun at Swift's well-intentioned call to action.

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Jimmy Fallon's playful quip

'The Tonight Show' host Jimmy Fallon playfully remarked, "Today, Taylor Swift got on Instagram and encouraged her 282 million followers to vote. Which backfired when everyone voted for the blank space." Fallon's witty quip added a lighthearted touch to Swift's advocacy for civic engagement.

Colbert's Witty Commentary: Stephen Colbert, host of 'The Late Show,' offered his own barbed commentary on Swift's non-partisan message.

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Colbert noted, "Taylor Swift told her 282 million Instagram followers to vote in Super Tuesday’s primaries but refrained from endorsing any specific candidates or political party." He humorously compared Swift's neutral stance to Rob Lowe's boldly neutral NFL hat during a football game.

“I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote today."

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Taylor Swift's neutral message

Taylor Swift's Instagram post urged her followers to vote for representatives who best align with their values, maintaining a pointedly neutral position.

Despite her global influence, Swift's political history has been marked by public neutrality. In the 2016 election, she refrained from endorsing Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, citing concerns about the weaponization of celebrity endorsements by Trump.

Taylor Swift's evolving political stand

In subsequent years, Swift broke her political silence by endorsing two Tennessee Democrats in 2018 and publicly supporting President Biden in 2020. President Biden is reportedly hopeful for Swift's endorsement once again in the upcoming election.

Conspiracy theories and controversies

Beyond her political endorsements, Swift has become entangled in a far-right political conspiracy theory that suggests her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a sham aimed at garnering support for President Biden. Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Fox News have perpetuated this unfounded theory.