Former advisor to Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, has recently voiced concerns about the potential influence of pop star Taylor Swift on the upcoming 2024 Presidential Election.
Bannon, known for his strategic insights into conservative politics, has warned that Republicans may be underestimating Swift’s popularity and the impact she could have on the electoral landscape.
Swift, who notably endorsed Joe Biden in the 2020 election, has not yet thrown her support behind any candidate for the 2024 race.
However, her past endorsements and engagement in political activism have raised alarms among Republicans, who fear that her influence could sway voters towards Democratic candidates.
One particular moment of concern for Republicans was Swift’s social media post ahead of Super Tuesday, where she encouraged her followers to exercise their right to vote. In the Instagram post, Swift urged her fans to vote for candidates who represent their values, regardless of their location in the US.
“I wanted to remind you guys to vote the people who most represent YOU into power. If you haven’t already, make a plan to vote today,” Swift wrote, directing her followers to check their polling places and times at Vote.org.
While Swift’s direct impact on elections remains to be seen, her massive fan base and cultural influence cannot be ignored. Republicans, including Bannon, are wary of the potential consequences of Swift’s involvement in the political arena and are closely monitoring her actions leading up to the 2024 Presidential Election.