How will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris affect voters?

Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election has sparked discussions among voters, but a new poll suggests that it may not have a significant impact on their voting decisions. According to a recent ABC News/Ipsos poll reported by The Hill, 81 percent of voters surveyed stated that Swift’s support for Vice President Harris will not influence how they cast their votes. Only six percent mentioned that they are more inclined to vote for Harris following Swift’s announcement, while 13 percent claimed that it actually makes them less likely to support her candidacy.

Swift made her support for Harris known on social media where she praised the Vice President as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and a “warrior” for causes such as LGBTQ+ rights and women’s reproductive freedoms. In her post, she also called out Donald Trump for sharing fake AI images that wrongly suggested she endorsed him. Swift expressed her concerns about misinformation and emphasized the importance of transparency in sharing her actual voting intentions.

Reflecting on the manipulated images, Swift stated, “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.” Additionally, Swift signed her Instagram post as “Childless Cat Lady,” a subtle jab at Trump’s VP candidate JD Vance, who previously used that term to belittle Democratic leaders who do not have children.