“Swifties for Trump”: Taylor Swift fans who support Donald Trump in a viral video were not on the bingo card for 2024

What is the Swifties for Trump trend?

Days after a support group created by Taylor Swift superfans to support Vice President Kamala Harris caused a stir online, a new trend emerged on August 17 that is dividing the global fanbase. It seems Swift's fans, who are MAGA supporters, are now coming together with a “Swifties for Trump” campaign on social media. Until now, the Cruel Summer singer has stayed out of the political spotlight herself and kept her support under wraps.

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“The Kamala campaign is panicking now that Swifties for Trump is gaining momentum,” wrote one X user with 294,000 followers on his digital wall. “Liberals open Twitter and see Swifties for Trump trending. This is a nightmare for them,” wrote another.

A few days ago, Taylor Swift's Vienna Eras Tour was canceled due to suspicion of terrorism. In a viral video, the spokeswoman argues that Trump's presidency could have ensured a safe performance and global peace.

The video continues by discussing how safe it would have been under Trump's leadership and mentioning a world without terrorism and wars. The narrator then claims that those behind the “Swifties for Trump” campaign have realized that it is not about race or gender, but about politics, security and secure borders.

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Some couldn't imagine that such a “vague” campaign could exist. “Wait a minute, someone makes a random video claiming that the 'Swifties' are 'protesting' for Trump with no evidence and we just take her word for it?” Others found it hilarious: “LOL Taylor Swift is campaigning for Kamala and her fans are campaigning for Trump,” commented another person. “Oh well, keep dreaming,” chimed in a third.

Does Taylor Swift support Trump?

The pop star has a huge cultural influence and many experts believe Swift's huge fan base could be mobilized by her voice if she speaks out in support. Her influence in voter registration has already reached great proportions and is sure to continue. But no, she has not yet pledged her support to Trump and it is uncertain whether she will.

Meanwhile, celebrities like Ariana Grande, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and George Clooney have already endorsed Harris. But the big question remains: Will Swift make a “shake it off” decision about her support?

Swifties for Harris campaign

Recently, the support group Swifties4Harris, founded by 22-year-old Texan Emerald Medrano, made a splash online. Medrano called on Swifties to actively participate in the upcoming election following Biden's withdrawal and Harris' subsequent candidacy. Over the next ten days, the initiative gained so much traction that it gained thousands of followers on social media and caught the attention of Harris' campaign.

On X, he launched a campaign that began with the words: “I think we US ​​Swifties 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. If we don't want democracy to end, we really need to move and win the Democratic vote.”