In a post on Instagram after the Tuesday night debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Taylor Swift endorsed Harris. She referred to herself as a “childless cat lady,” and advised her legions of fans to “do your research” and figure out what most matters to them in the coming election.
“Like many of you,” she said, “I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.
“Recently,” she continued, “I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she announced. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice,” she said in conclusion. “Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story.”
She signed off “With love and hope, Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady”
In response to the endorsement, Minnesota Governor and Harris’ running mate Tim Walz thanked Swift for backing him and Harris. He and MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow were tickled by it. “I am incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift,” he said, noting that he, too, owns cats.