Here's What Trump Allies Are Saying About Taylor Swift
Donald Trump's supporters have warned Taylor Swift to stay out of politics and "stick to her singing" amid speculation that she may endorse President Joe Biden again.
While the pop superstar has not publicly backed a candidate for the 2024 presidential race yet, she has already become a target of criticism and conspiracy theories from Trump's allies.
The attacks have intensified in the lead-up to the 2024 Super Bowl, which Swift is expected to attend to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican figure and former presidential candidate, took to X, formerly Twitter, to speculate about a potential endorsement from an "artificially culturally propped-up couple" after the Super Bowl, suggesting an orchestrated effort to boost Biden.
"I wonder who's going to win the Super Bowl next month. And I wonder if there's a major presidential endorsement coming from an artificially culturally propped-up couple this fall. Just some wild speculation over here, let's see how it ages over the next 8 months," Ramaswamy wrote.
I wonder who’s going to win the Super Bowl next month. And I wonder if there’s a major presidential endorsement coming from an artificially culturally propped-up couple this fall. Just some wild speculation over here, let’s see how it ages over the next 8 months.
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) January 29, 2024
According to CNBC, Alina Habba, who represented Trump in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case, took a swipe at the singer Monday by reposting a message on Instagram that read: "Who thinks this country needs a lot more women like Alina Habba, and a lot less like Taylor Swift?"
Meanwhile, several Fox News personalities expressed concern over Swift's political influence in the past week.
Commentator Tomi Lahren urged Swift to refrain from endorsing either Biden or Trump. She also said that the "Cruel Summer" hitmaker "should stick to her singing" because there are "a lot of young conservative families" that are Swifties, the Daily Beast reported.
While addressing a New York Times report that the megastar was on the Biden campaign's "wish lists of potential surrogates," former ESPN host Charly Arnolt, who now serves as a host on Fox-owned "OutKick," described Swift's influence as "scary."
She also said she rooted against the Chiefs because she has "had enough of Taylor Swift for now."
Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, who was an informal political adviser to Trump, warned Swift against getting involved in the 2024 race, claiming that Biden is seeking her assistance to improve his standing with young voters.
Judge Jeanine Pirro on Taylor Swift: "So don’t get involved, don’t get involved in politics! We don’t want to see you there!" pic.twitter.com/oXlbTLesiq
— Justin Baragona (@justinbaragona) January 29, 2024
Similarly, "Fox & Friends" host Brian Kilmeade argued that Swift endorsing Biden would be detrimental, claiming it would alienate a significant portion of her fan base in a highly polarized political climate.
"It would be the dumbest thing a mega superstar could ever do," Kilmeade said on "Varney and Co" of a potential endorsement, as seen in a video shared on X. "Why would you tell half the country you don't agree with them in this highly polarized time? You stay out of it!"
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Taylor Swift potentially endorsing Biden:
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) January 30, 2024
“It would be the single dumbest thing a mega superstar can do. Why would you tell half the country you don’t agree with them in this highly polarized time?” pic.twitter.com/gCBYGRpwGG
On Tuesday, "The View" co-hosts called out the conspiracy theories and criticism against Swift.
"I cannot think of a dumber political fight to pick than one with the Swifties," Alyssa Farah Griffin said. "You're creating conspiracy theories about a pop star because you can't win an election."
Sunny Hostin suggested Swift's critics were "afraid" of her political influence, noting that a 2023 Instagram post by the singer resulted in a massive surge in voter registrations.
In 2020, Swift publicly endorsed Biden for president, citing the opportunity for America to heal under his leadership.
The "Anti-Hero" singer did not reveal her political views until 2018 when she endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee.
Following her Democratic endorsement, Trump took a jab at the singer, telling reporters at the time, "Let's say that I like Taylor's music about 25% less now."
Swift is set to kick off the Asian and Australian legs of her "Eras Tour" on Feb. 7, with four shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
Despite her last Tokyo concert falling on Feb. 10, the superstar is expected to fly back to the U.S. to watch Kelce and the Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
