/sportsinfo/media/member_avatars/image 59.png)
Follow Us/sportsinfo/media/media_files/hRJojQNyAwQozOldWrC0.jpg)
Taylor Swift recently attended the US Open with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and was photographed embracing Brittany Mahomes. This sparked a discussion among her fanbase, the Swifties, about whether Swift would be making a political endorsement this year or choosing to remain silent, especially in light of her significant influence. Many fans are hoping to see Swift become more politically outspoken due to her considerable impact and influence as a celebrity.
Also read:- Nick Kyrgios and Jannik Sinner's Feud Explained
Why are the Swifties Angry
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, garnered attention when she "liked" a social media post by former President Donald Trump, leading to online criticism.
Mahomes responded to the backlash by attributing it to "haters" with "deep-rooted issues." Following the controversy, Trump expressed gratitude to Mahomes in a social media post.
In a separate context, Taylor Swift's fans are known for closely monitoring her activity, as she often incorporates subtle messages and easter eggs for her fans, known as Swifties.
In the eyes of Swift's most ardent admirers, seemingly mundane actions by the singer are scrutinized, leading Swift's public support of Mahomes to be interpreted as a political statement.
For certain Swift fans, her gesture equates to an endorsement of Trump. Swift has previously expressed vocal opposition to Trump and publicly supported Joe Biden in the 2020 election. As a result, there was an anticipation among her fans for her to endorse Kamala Harris in the current election cycle, with some still holding onto this expectation for an endorsement announcement in October.
However, some individuals have perceived Swift's silence and her support of Mahomes as an indication of her indifference towards the outcome of the current election. Many have referenced Swift's assertions in the Netflix documentary "Miss Americana," where she positioned herself as an active participant in political matters and expressed a fervent desire to align herself with what she deems as the correct side of history. This has prompted individuals to question whether Swift's actions are in alignment with her previously stated convictions.
Some people perceived Swift's decision to remain silent as a disappointing move, expressing concern that she might have felt pressured to suppress her thoughts due to her fame and success.
Here are some of the reactions from Swifties
swifties need to understand that this isn’t a “hate train.” it’s minorities and women reacting to an absurdly influential billionaire who could potentially change the outcome of this election if she endorsed kamala harris choosing not only to stay silent but to spit in our faces
— regina george (@meanlore) September 9, 2024
i don’t expect a billionaire to lead the revolution or anything i’m just confused as to why one would make a movie about standing up for what’s right at any cost only to literally never stand for anything again https://t.co/7cE0yrZiFM
— matt (@mattxiv) September 9, 2024
taylor swift is just another morally corrupt rich person, none of this is surprising given the context, but SHE chose to make and release MA so forgive me if i expect her to gaf abt politics after she herself said it was her responsibility
— Sof (@Sofisticatedwlw) September 8, 2024
if taylor didn't want fans to be upset about this kind of behavior she should've never made a big deal about her politics. we are literally just holding her to her word
— gigi miriel (@repdaisies) September 10, 2024
hey @taylorswift13 you dropped this pic.twitter.com/NtmyKyYzsy
— ell ❤️🔥 (@thighslor) September 8, 2024