Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance criticized Taylor Swift, calling her a “disconnected” billionaire after she endorsed the Democratic presidential ticket. Vance stated that Swift, a billionaire, is out of touch with the problems and interests of most Americans, citing issues such as rising grocery and housing prices that affect middle-class Americans but not the wealthy like Swift.
Swift, in her Instagram post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris, referenced Vance’s past remarks about childless women, describing herself as a “childless cat lady.” She commended Harris, referring to her as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and expressed support for her policies on LGBT rights, abortion rights, and access to IVF. Swift’s net worth is estimated to be $1.3 billion, while former President Donald Trump’s net worth is $3.8 billion.
Vance has made previous comments about childless women in an interview with Tucker Carlson, suggesting that the future of the Democrat Party is controlled by people without children. He mentioned figures such as Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, and AOC as examples of this trend. Trump, on the other hand, has a mixed record on issues like same-sex marriage, transgender rights in sports, and abortion. He has supported state policies that protect access to abortion in certain cases, despite the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
Trump has advocated for greater access to IVF and recently proposed making the procedure free for parents through federal insurance mandates or direct government payment. Swift’s endorsement of Harris was not surprising, as she is known to support Harris and her policies. The endorsement received significant attention on social media, garnering nearly 10 million likes on Instagram.
False rumors circulating about Swift and Beyonce performing before Harris’ Democratic National Convention speech helped attract a large audience to the event. Despite the controversy surrounding Swift’s endorsement and Vance’s criticism, the issue has sparked discussions around the intersection of celebrity, politics, and social issues in the upcoming presidential election. Both candidates have their positions on various important topics and potential impacts on American society, highlighting the diversity of opinions within the political landscape.
