Many people are curious about the ‘Swifties for Kamala’ movement and whether Taylor Swift is directly involved. It has been making headlines for its support of Kamala Harris‘ 2024 presidential campaign. The group’s actions have raised questions about Swift’s potential role in the movement.
So, what exactly is ‘Swifties for Kamala?’ And does Taylor Swift support it? Here’s everything you need to know about the coalition and its connection to the pop star.
‘Swifties for Kamala’ explained
‘Swifties for Kamala’ is a coalition of Taylor Swift fans that supports Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign (via The Rolling Stone).
Founded by 22-year-old Emerald Medrano after President Biden dropped out of the race, the group seeks to mobilize voters on key issues. These include reproductive health care, civil and LGBTQ+ rights, and climate change. It has gained significant traction on social media and attracted thousands of followers. The group also hosts virtual events with prominent speakers like Carole King and Elizabeth Warren.
It incorporates elements of Swift’s fandom, such as friendship bracelets and lyric references, to engage and educate first-time voters. ‘Swifties for Kamala’ harnesses the enthusiasm and community spirit of Taylor Swift’s fans to support Harris’ presidential bid. The group’s grassroots approach mirrors Swift’s own influence in her field. It reflects Swift’s diverse fanbase, uniting people from various demographics and leverages their creativity and activism for political engagement.
Is Taylor Swift part of ‘Swifties for Kamala’?
Taylor Swift is not officially involved with ‘Swifties for Kamala.’
The coalition supports Kamala Harris and uses her fanbase but does not have Swift’s direct endorsement for the current election cycle. Swift fans formed ‘Swifties for Kamala’ independently after President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris.
‘Swifties for Kamala’ reportedly announced Tuesday that Carole King will speak during the organization’s kickoff call. The coalition, which supports Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, will virtually host the event on Tuesday at 7 p.m. E.T. (via Variety).
Other speakers include Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Pennsylvania Rep. Chris Deluzio, Vermont Rep. Becca Balint, and North Carolina Democratic party chair Anderson Clayton, among others.
Although Swift will not be in attendance during the call, the organizers shared on social media that Swift “is always welcome to show up to our party.” The coalition declared their mission to elect Harris as the 47th president of the United States following President Biden’s endorsement of Harris.
