Staff Reports
Former President Donald Trump has voiced his opinion about pop star Taylor Swift endorsing President Joe Biden. Trump argued that Biden doesn’t deserve Swift’s endorsement and that she should stand by the man who helped her find success. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted that he signed and played a significant role in passing the Music Modernization Act, which benefitted Swift and other artists. He criticized Biden for not doing anything for Swift and stated that she should be loyal to the person who made her “so much money.” Trump also mentioned that he liked Swift’s boyfriend, even though he may be a liberal and probably doesn’t have a favorable opinion of Trump.
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Trump’s comments about Swift endorsing Biden come as Rolling Stone recently explored the complexities of Swift potentially getting involved in the 2024 presidential election. Trump adviser Jason Miller commented on this, suggesting that voters are more concerned about high inflation rates than celebrity endorsements. Trump pollster John McLaughlin added that endorsements are a means of virtue signaling and don’t address critical issues such as inflation, border security, and crime. Political science professor John Mark Hansen also noted that endorsements generally have little impact on the outcome of an election, although Taylor Swift’s endorsement could sway some younger voters without established political affiliations.
Jonathan Shalit, chairman of InterTalent Rights Group, advised singers and entertainers to steer clear of politics due to the current complexities of global affairs. He emphasized that endorsing a politician in such a polarized time would be risky.
