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Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris, Draws Massive Support Viral Instagram Post Taylor Swift’s recent Instagram post supporting Kamala Harris for president drew over 9 million likes. The post, which also featured Swift’s cat, encouraged her 283 million followers to register to vote in the upcoming election. Among those who liked the post were celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Caitlin Clark, and Selena Gomez. Supporting a "Steady-Handed Leader" In her message, Swift described Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” capable of leading the country with calm instead of chaos. She also highlighted Harris’s dedication to fighting for important causes, calling her a true champion for issues that matter to Swift. Taylor Swift Encouraging First-Time Voters Swift specifically encouraged first-time voters to make sure they were registered, directing them to a custom URL to do so. According to a government spokesperson, the link Swift shared led to 337,826 visitors to the vote.gov website, showing her influence in mobilizing voters. MUST READ : Taylor Swift Stuns Fans with Bold 2024 Election Statement Swift’s Dig at JD Vance In a humorous jab, Swift referred to herself as a "Childless Cat Lady," a sarcastic response to JD Vance, Trump's running mate, who once described some Democrats in the same way. Vance later downplayed the comment as sarcasm. Celebrities Show Support Swift’s post was met with support from other public figures, including supermodel Karlie Kloss and actor Aubrey Plaza. Plaza posted her own endorsement of the Harris-Walz ticket with a photo of herself holding a cat and an American flag emoji. Musk’s Reaction Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, responded to Swift’s endorsement in a tweet that many found inappropriate. His comment, which referenced offering to protect her cats, was widely criticized for being misogynistic and creepy. Swift’s Call to Action Swift emphasized that she had done her research and made her decision, urging her followers to do the same. She highlighted Harris's running mate, Tim Walz, and praised him for standing up for LGBTQ+ rights and women's reproductive rights for decades. Trump's Response Donald Trump dismissed Swift’s endorsement, saying he was “not a Taylor fan.” He also criticized her for consistently supporting Democrats, claiming it could affect her popularity in the marketplace. Swifties Mobilize Following Swift’s endorsement, the Harris-Walz campaign announced pre-orders for Swift-inspired campaign merchandise, including friendship bracelets. Walz expressed his gratitude for the endorsement, encouraging Swift’s fan base, known as Swifties, to get involved in the election.