Global pop icon Taylor Swift has publicly endorsed the Harris-Walz ticket for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, making the announcement via her Instagram account on Tuesday.
Swift, known for her chart-topping hits and massive fan base, shared her political stance shortly after a presidential debate concluded. In her post, the singer wrote, “I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election.”
The 34-year-old artist explained her decision, stating, “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”
In a characteristic display of her often self-deprecating humor, Swift signed the message as “Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady.”
This endorsement marks another instance of Swift using her platform to engage in political discourse. The singer-songwriter has become increasingly vocal about political issues in recent years, breaking her previous stance of political neutrality.
Swift’s endorsement could potentially influence a significant portion of her fan base, given her massive following of over 270 million on Instagram alone. Political analysts are likely to watch closely for any impact this might have on younger voters in particular.
Neither the Harris-Walz campaign nor representatives for Swift have provided additional comments on the endorsement at this time.