“Swifties for Donald Trump”? Viral video triggers speculation

Swifties gather for Donald Trump! As shocking as it may sound, a video has gone viral on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that the legendary pop singer's fans are demonstrating for Trump. Recently, Swift's concerts in Vienna were canceled due to terror threats. The person in the video suggests that there was world peace during Trump's regime. She also says that Trump's rule may have been a catalyst that prevented the show from being canceled.

Former President Donald Trump and singer Taylor Swifttwo of the world's most successful storytellers, were masters of cryptic communication, a skill that contributed greatly to their influence and the unwavering loyalty of their followers.

As of late July, Taylor Swift had around 412 million followers across Instagram, TikTok and X, more than double the total number of votes cast in the last U.S. presidential election. Her influence has led to large-scale voter registration drives in previous elections, and now, just months before the 2024 election, her name serves as a rallying cry for both Vice President Kamala Harris' supporters and MAGA mobs.

However, Swift has yet to say anything about any candidates or her intentions to vote in the upcoming presidential election—at least not this election cycle. So we are left to speculate if and when she will even announce her second presidential endorsement.

Emerald Medrano realized he had to say something when he heard that Joe Biden was dropping out of the 2024 presidential race and, to paraphrase his favorite singer Taylor Swift, endorsing Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate.

The 22-year-old told his 70,000 followers: “I think we Swifties in the US should organize en masse and campaign for Kamala Harris and spread the word about how terrible Project 2025 would be to get people to the polls in November.” He added a crying emoji. “We really need to move and win the Democrats' votes if we don't want democracy to end.”

After garnering 14,000 likes, the Swifties4Kamala alliance was formed. Swifties4Kamala shares Swift-themed jokes and video edits on social media, including Harris and her running mate Tim Walz. The page also suggests actions Swifties could take, like participating in specific organizing calls or demonstrations. The coalition's latest Substack offers information about voting for the lower ranks, opportunities for volunteer phone work and poll workers, and explanations of the ideas of Project 2025, the conservative legislative wish list. Of course, each part alludes to a different Swift lyric.

All in all, it is hard to imagine that Taylor Swift's fans would support Donald Trump.