11th September, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election.
Swift made the announcement via an Instagram post on Wednesday, following the previous night’s presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Harris.
In her post, Swift expressed her support for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, citing Harris’ commitment to championing causes that align with her own values.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift wrote. “I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.”
The Grammy-winning artiste praised Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” and stressed the importance of calm leadership in contrast to chaos.
Swift also noted Walz’s long-standing advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and women’s reproductive rights.
Swift encouraged her followers, especially first-time voters, to register to vote and provided resources for early voting. “Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make,” she added.
