Tim Walz expressed his gratitude for Taylor Swift’s endorsement of his and Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign for the 2024 election. Swift announced her support for Harris on Instagram just after watching Harris debate Donald Trump in Philadelphia. The singer praised Harris for fighting for the causes that she believes in and expressed her intention to vote for her in the upcoming election. Walz commended Swift for her courage to speak out and stand up for what she believes in.
The endorsement from Taylor Swift was a welcome development for Walz, who praised the singer for her eloquence and clarity in supporting Harris. He highlighted the importance of courage in American politics and acknowledged the difficulties faced by women who speak out about their personal experiences. Walz also appealed to Swift’s massive fanbase, known as the Swifties, to support the campaign through KamalaHarris.com, recalling Swift’s endorsement of President Joe Biden and Harris in the 2020 election.
Swift cited her admiration for Harris and her choice of Walz as her running mate, emphasizing his long-standing support for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women’s reproductive rights. The pop star encouraged her fans to do their own research before making their voting decisions. Swift revealed that her decision to publicly endorse Harris for the 2024 election was prompted by the use of artificial intelligence to create a false image of her supporting the Republican candidate. She stressed the importance of transparency in combating misinformation and signed off with a lighthearted remark about being a “childless cat lady.”
In her Instagram post endorsing Harris, Swift included a photo of herself with her cat, Benjamin Button, taken during her TIME Person of the Year issue photoshoot in December. The choice of image was seen as a subtle nod to a controversial quote by Republican vice presidential candidate Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who had disparagingly referred to Democrat women as “childless cat ladies.” Swift’s endorsement of Harris and Walz reflects her commitment to supporting candidates who align with her values and advocating for truthful and transparent political engagement.
