Trump says Taylor Swift will "never" support Biden, amid speculation the president's campaign wants to court the singer.
"I signed and am responsible for the Music Modernization Act for Taylor Swift and all music artists . Joe Biden did nothing for Taylor and never will," former US President Donald Trump posted on social network Truth Social on February 11.
Mr Trump's post referred to the 2018 law he signed addressing copyright issues, which was seen as a turning point for the music industry.
"There is no way she could support Crooked Joe Biden, the worst and most corrupt President in the history of our Country, and betray the man who has made her so much money," Trump added. "Also, I like her boyfriend Travis, even though he may be a liberal and can't stand me!"
Former President Donald Trump at a campaign event in Atkinson, New Hampshire on January 16. Photo: AP
Travis Kelce, the NFL superstar, is Taylor Swift's boyfriend. When they went public with their relationship, some conservative media outlets promoted a conspiracy theory that it was a stunt to get Taylor to perform at the Super Bowl, Travis to win, and then both to support Biden's reelection. They provided no evidence for this theory.
Hours after Mr. Trump's post, Travis' Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers to win the Super Bowl.
Questions about the singer’s political views were raised last month after The New York Times reported that aides to President Biden were seeking her endorsement ahead of the November presidential election. The campaign has made several proposals to enlist Swift’s voice, including having Biden attend her concerts.
The singer has not endorsed Biden this election, but she did so in 2020. Taylor Swift’s endorsement is expected to have a significant impact on President Biden’s support. A Swift Instagram post last year is believed to have prompted 35,000 new voter registrations among young Americans.
Taylor Swift hugs boyfriend Travis Kelce after the Super Bowl on February 11. Photo: AP
Huyen Le (According to Hill, Politico, Fox )
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