In the latest political twist, former President Donald Trump has mistakenly accepted a non-existent endorsement from pop superstar Taylor Swift. Trump took to his Truth Social account to post “I accept!” along with a series of images, some of which appear to be AI-generated. One photo depicts Swift as Uncle Sam with a caption endorsing Trump, while others show fans wearing “Swifties for Trump” T-shirts.
Swift, who has yet to endorse any presidential candidate this election cycle, has remained silent on the matter. However, a representative for Swift did not immediately respond to CNN’s request for comment.
The post shared by Trump has been confirmed to be satire by the original account that published it. The photos of “Swifties for Trump” reference a thwarted planned terrorist attack at Swift’s Vienna concerts, implying that fans are turning to Trump in response to the incident.
It’s worth noting that Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, have been getting political this election cycle. Following President Joe Biden’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, a group of Swift’s fans formed “Swifties for Kamala,” which aims to support Democratic candidates down the ballot. While there is no official “Swifties for Trump” group, individual conservative fans have expressed their support for Trump on social media.
In 2020, Swift endorsed Biden and Harris, highlighting the need for change and representation for marginalized communities. Swift has been vocal about LGBTQ rights, women’s rights, and reproductive health in recent years, even expressing regret in her documentary “Miss Americana” for not speaking up about political causes sooner.
Despite Trump’s attempt to claim Swift’s support, it’s clear that the superstar does not endorse him. Trump himself acknowledged that Swift likely does not support him, describing her as liberal in a recent interview.
As the political drama continues to unfold, Swift remains focused on her music and activism, while her fans continue to support causes and candidates they believe in.
