Steve Bannon warns Republicans about Taylor Swift's fans amid 2024 presidential race

Steve Bannon highlighted that 'only a 1% change in battleground states' will bring victory for Donald Trump
PUBLISHED SEP 10, 2024
Steve Bannon, currently serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress, warned that Taylor Swift's fanbase could significantly impact the upcoming election (Getty images)
Steve Bannon, currently serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress, warned that Taylor Swift's fanbase could significantly impact the upcoming election (Getty images)

WASHINGTON, DC: In a recent prison message, Steve Bannon, the prominent conservative figure, expressed concern that Taylor Swift's fanbase might play a decisive role in the upcoming election for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

According to Raw Story, Grace Chong, a spokesperson for Bannon's 'War Room' podcast, relayed his message during a broadcast on Monday.

Bannon referred to comments by CNN analyst Harry Enten, stating, "Only a 1% change in battleground states will bring victory for Trump," and identified low-information and low-propensity voters, particularly Christians, as crucial yet challenging to mobilize.

Steve Bannon warns Swifties could tip the scales for Kamala Harris

Steve Bannon also cautioned that Taylor Swift's fans, known as 'Swifties', could be pivotal for Harris. He warned, "This is where the Swifties come in on the other side," emphasizing the need for vigorous efforts in voter canvassing and phone banking to secure victory.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 7th Annual We Can Sur
Steve Bannon alerted that Swifties could play a crucial role in Kamala Harris’s election bid (Getty image)

He urged, "We must galvanize folks to work on get out to vote canvassing and phone banks every day. Victory is right there."

Currently serving a four-month sentence in federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, Bannon was convicted of contempt of Congress.

Steve Bannon's defiance and continued influence despite incarceration

According to BBC, despite his incarceration, Steve Bannon remains defiant and focused on Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign. After being convicted of contempt for refusing to testify before the committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, Bannon reported to the Danbury, Connecticut federal prison.

He has continued to appeal his conviction, arguing that his discussions with Trump should be shielded by executive privilege. However, the Supreme Court recently ruled against delaying his sentence, which means Bannon will serve his time while continuing to support Trump from behind bars.

FAIRHOPE, AL - DECEMBER 05:  Steve Bannon speaks before introducing Republican Senatorial candidate
Despite his prison sentence, Steve Bannon remains committed to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign (Getty image)

In an interview with the BBC before beginning his sentence, Bannon expressed pride in his actions and remained untroubled by his imprisonment. He claimed that his commitment to Trump's cause and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement remains unwavering. "I’ve served my country now for the last 10 or so years focusing on this," Bannon said. "If I have to do it in a prison, I do it in a prison - it makes no difference at all."

Bannon's influence, once seen as a powerful force in Trump’s rise and controversial policies, continues to be a topic of debate. Described by some as a mastermind and by others as irrelevant, Bannon’s complex persona reflects his dual role as both a significant strategist and a divisive figure.

His "War Room," located in a Capitol Hill townhouse, remains a hub for his political operations, filled with literature on politics, finance, and conspiracy theories, as well as plans for a potential second Trump administration detailed in the 'Project 2025' handbook.

Even while incarcerated, Bannon believes that the MAGA movement, which he views as larger than himself or Trump, will continue to thrive. He remains confident that his “MAGA army” will persist in their efforts until what he describes as a final victory, regardless of his physical presence.



 

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