Staff Reports
Journalist Megyn Kelly has taken a swing at pop icon Taylor Swift for her recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, noting that Swift might as well kiss her support from the Republican base goodbye. This lighthearted jab came shortly after Swift declared her intention to vote for Harris following a raucous presidential debate night. What was likely meant to be a harmless endorsement is shaping up to be a major misstep for the Grammy-winning singer, who just might find her popularity sorely diminished among the red state crowd.
Swift’s announcement ends weeks of speculation regarding her political stance. She boldly stated her support for Harris on social media, explaining that her choice was motivated by what she described as the need for a “warrior” championing rights she believes in. For anyone tuning in to the current political climate, it seems more like she picked the wrong warrior—one who has become infamous for her hand in the political circus that is today’s Democratic party.
Megyn Kelly on Taylor Swift's Harris/Walz endorsement:
"She's disgusting…F-U Taylor Swift!" pic.twitter.com/oPACiIMHEo
— Eddie (@Eddies_X) September 11, 2024
Kelly wasn’t shy about expressing her displeasure, particularly regarding Swift’s comments on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. The former Fox News anchor took to her platform to voice her dissatisfaction, implying that Swift’s motivations are misguided at best. The tone was clear: Kelly feels this endorsement isn’t just a strike against Swift’s brand but also an affront to the values many conservatives hold dear.
This drama appears to cast a shadow not just over Swift’s fanbase but also over the recent presidential debate that many perceived as a bloodbath. Critics have echoed Kelly’s sentiments, observing that the debate moderators operated more like referees in a wrestling match than impartial journalists, all while billionaire Elon Musk chimed in to emphasize the unfair treatment of Donald Trump. It’s hard to shake the feeling that in the current media landscape, swimming against the proverbial current can be treacherous.
For his part, Trump took a light-hearted jab at Swift after her endorsement, making it clear that he’s more keen on her friend, Brittany Mahomes. The former president even reminisced about a time when he believed Swift wouldn’t endorse President Biden, a sentiment he expressed despite her prior support for him in the last election. With such a tumultuous political backdrop, Swift’s recent decisions could solidify or shatter her appeal among conservatives, who may not take too kindly to her latest political puppetry.
