‘Swifties for Trump’ movement takes over social media
-AFP/Reuters
A trend surfaced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, where some Taylor Swift fans who support Donald Trump initiated a "Swifties for Trump" campaign.
This development has generated significant online discussion, with supporters of the campaign suggesting that Trump’s previous presidency might have prevented the recent cancellation of Swift’s Vienna concerts, which were called off due to terror threats. The campaign suggests that Trump’s leadership, which they claim provided global stability, could have averted such disruptions.
SwiftiesForTrump continue to break the internet! Kamalas campaign is in shambles over it! pic.twitter.com/HLMcadBnBj
— aka (@akafacehots) August 17, 2024
The trend gained traction while Taylor Swift was in Europe, concluding her highly successful music tour. On Friday night, she performed at London’s Wembley Stadium and was scheduled to perform again on Saturday.
Swifties for Trump! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/kU9Q0I8ttP
— AJ Huber (@Huberton) August 17, 2024
Despite the growing attention online, Swift has not commented on the upcoming US presidential election. However, she endorsed the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2020 election. The "Swifties for Trump" campaign has introduced a new angle to the ongoing political discourse, as social media users react to the claims circulating on the platform.