The legacy media is obsessed with Swift's massive follower count and supposed influence over them, but does she really have that kind of sway? Liking someone’s music is one thing, but agreeing with their political views is entirely different. Take Robert De Niro, admired by generations. When he loudly attacked Trump, many of his fans told him to stick to acting and let them make their own choices. The same goes for Taylor.
Sure, Swift has millions of followers, but a huge chunk of them are international. If you focus only on her U.S. audience, the numbers drop significantly. Then, once you factor out the underage fans who can’t vote, it shrinks even further. In a razor-thin election, the focus isn’t on more votes in California, but on flipping undecided voters in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizona. More Harris votes in California won’t change a thing.
Why do entertainers, especially the Hollywood elite, still think they need to tell people what to think, do, or vote for? Success in music doesn’t mean they’re experts in politics. In fact, stepping into a field outside of their expertise can only damage their brand.
If Kamala Harris wins, it won’t be because of Taylor Swift’s endorsement. And if Trump wins, it’ll be because voters are pushing back against a government that they feel is trying to dictate everything to them.
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