Taylor Swift endorses Harris on Instagram, signs off as ‘childless cat lady’; Musk replies
This endorsement from a global celebrity with 283 million followers on Instagram is huge, and could even be the difference between victory and defeat
The Kamala Harris campaign got a shot in the arm with a public endorsement by popular singer Taylor Swift after the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump at Philadelphia on Tuesday night (September 10).
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,” posted Taylor Swift on her Instagram account in what can be a game-changer in the presidential contest.
Swift signed off as “childless cat lady” in an apparent jibe at the “cruel nickname” that Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, gave to women who do not have children.
Elon Musk's post
However, Tesla and Space X CEO Elon Musk posted a shocking remark on X with reference to Swift's endorsement that made some wonder whether he was "all right".
"Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life," read Musk's post.
Many users found the comment "creepy" and "weird" and one asserted that "Taylor wants precisely zero to do with you".
Huge endorsement
Swift's post, meanwhile, garnered more than 5 million likes in a few hours. There was speculation that she might back Trump, but her Instagram post made an emphatic statement on her support for Harris and Walz.
This endorsement from a global celebrity with 283 million followers on Instagram is huge, and could even be the difference between victory and defeat.
Calls Kamala Harris a ‘gifted leader’
“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,” wrote Swift.
“I’ve done my research and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make,” she continued.
Impressed by Walz as Kamala’s running mate
“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,” she said.
Advice to first-time voters
“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,” Taylor Swift signed off.
Swift addresses ‘AI misinformation’
“Recently 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.