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Donald Trump expressed his fondness for Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump expressed his fondness for Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris.
False
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris led to an increase in voter registrations.
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris led to an increase in voter registrations.
True
Trump was unaware of any AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift endorsed his campaign.
Trump was unaware of any AI-generated images suggesting Taylor Swift endorsed his campaign.
True
An ABC News/Ipsos poll indicated that Taylor Swift's endorsement significantly influenced voter preferences for Harris.
An ABC News/Ipsos poll indicated that Taylor Swift's endorsement significantly influenced voter preferences for Harris.
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Trump referred to Taylor Swift as a 'warrior' in his social media statements.
Trump referred to Taylor Swift as a 'warrior' in his social media statements.
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Taylor Swift has a history of making political endorsements that encourage voter registration.
Taylor Swift has a history of making political endorsements that encourage voter registration.
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Trump stated that Taylor Swift endorsing Biden was a possibility he believed in.
Trump stated that Taylor Swift endorsing Biden was a possibility he believed in.
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Trump believes that celebrity endorsements can sometimes shift public attention away from political candidates.
Trump believes that celebrity endorsements can sometimes shift public attention away from political candidates.
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Study Notes
Trump and Taylor Swift's Political Feud
- Trump expressed his dislike for Taylor Swift on Truth Social, writing "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" in all caps.
- Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Instagram, citing her leadership qualities and commitment to causes she supports.
- Swift's endorsement was prompted by Trump's spread of misinformation claiming she endorsed his campaign with AI-generated images.
- Trump claims he was unaware of these images despite initially accepting them as genuine endorsements.
- Swift has consistently utilized her platform to promote political causes since 2018, previously encouraging voter registration for Tennessee congressional candidates and LGBTQIA rights.
- Her endorsement of Harris resulted in over 300,000 visitors to Vote.gov.
- An ABC News/Ipsos poll found a minimal impact of Swift's endorsement on vote intentions.
- Concerns exist that celebrity endorsements can backfire by overshadowing the candidate or alienating fans with different political stances.
- Trump dismissed Swift's endorsement, stating he wasn't a fan and predicted negative repercussions for her in the music market.
- Swift urged fans to register for the presidential election while accepting the Video of the Year award at the MTV Video Music Awards.
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Explore the dramatic political feud between Donald Trump and Taylor Swift. Discover how Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris sparked controversy, leading to Trump's harsh reactions and the implications of celebrity endorsements in politics. This quiz delves into the impact of celebrity influence on voter engagement and public perception.
