Taylor Swift has already made a massive impact on the upcoming US Presidential election after voicing her support for Kamala Harris.

The 'Taylor Swift Effect' is in full force. Credit: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

The singer, 34, had taken to Instagram earlier in the week to reveal that she would be voting for Harris in the November election when she goes up against Donald Trump, sharing an impassioned post.

She wrote: "Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.

"Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth."

Taylor added: "I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.

"I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades."

She urged others to also have their say in the election and make the choice that serves them best, writing: "I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.

"I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story."

She ended her post by writing: "With love and hope, Taylor Swift. Childless Cat Lady," with the latter being in reference to derogatory comments made by Trump's vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance.

And Taylor's call to action urging people to register to vote has already had an immediate effect, as an astonishing surge in Americans registering to vote has been reported.

According to the General Services Administration, which runs vote.gov, less than 24 hours after Taylor shared her post, an additional 338,000 people had visited the custom URL the singer had provided - and the number is still going up.

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Tom Bonier, from the data firm TargetSmart, told CBS News: "What we saw was this really massive increase. We’re calling it ‘the Swift effect’ now, because it’s really unlike anything I’ve seen.

"We’re seeing a 400 or 500 per cent increase in people coming to try to register to vote immediately following the debate, and in that period after Taylor Swift posted on Instagram."

He added: "What’s really remarkable about that is, usually you’ll see these increases and they’ll kind of fade away. This time we’ve seen the increase continue through the last two days, into today.

"We’re seeing this continued spike of four or five times what you would normally see."

He added that according to data from 2020, "over 80 percent" of Americans who registered to vote this close to an election would end up casting a ballot.

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A "stressed out" Taylor Swift has taken to social media ahead of Election Day to plead with fans to vote and "make your voice heard".

The 'Love Story' hitmaker posted a selfie-style video of herself to her Twitter and Instagram story urging her fans to vote for the 56th president of the United States.

Watch Swift urge fans to vote in the video below: 

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"Hey. So we are all very stressed out about this election, rightfully so. I feel you," Swift said. "But allow me to be the 1 millionth person to remind you that tomorrow is your last chance to make your voice heard and to make your vote count, so if you haven't voted yet, please do."

"Stay safe, wear a mask, take care of yourselves. I love you very much. Happy voting," the singer continued while sharing a link for viewers to find their nearest polling place.

Swift announced that she would be supporting Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on her social media pages last month.

Sharing a picture from her V Magazine cover, which featured the word "Vote" written across her face and a picture of her holding Biden-Harris cookies, the 'Shake it Off' singer wrote: "I spoke to @vmagazine about why I'll be voting for Joe Biden for president."

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The 30-year-old then acknowledged the "apt" timing of the magazine's release and her endorsement of the Democratic nominees, which took place on the same day as the Vice Presidential debate between Harris and current Vice President Mike Pence.

"Gonna be watching and supporting @kamalaharris by yelling at the tv a lot," Swift wrote. "And I also have custom cookies."

In the issue, Swift said that the "change we need most is to elect a president who recognizes that people of color deserve to feel safe and represented, that women deserve the right to choose what happens to their bodies, and that the LGBTQIA+ community deserves to be acknowledged and included."

"Everyone deserves a government that takes global health risks seriously and puts the lives of its people first," the 'Look What You Made Me Do' hitmaker continued.

Taylor Swift has us in our feels!

The singer recently burst out into tears during her last show in Toronto, Canada while fans sobbed alongside her in a touching moment as she approaches the end of her global Eras Tour.

On Saturday, the 34-year-old received yet another standing ovation for her performance of 'Champagne Problems', later prompting her to address her fans with a heartfelt speech.

In a viral video posted to X (formerly Twitter), which shows the star wearing her iconic red gown, she said: "To my band and to my crew, everybody who’s put so much of this into this tour, and I don’t even know what I’m saying anymore."

At this point, her voice cracked and she turned away from the crowd before saying: “I’m just having a-- sorry, it’s not even the last show!"

She managed to compose herself a little before continuing: "My band, my crew [and] all my fellow performers, we have put so much of our lives into this, and you put so much of your lives into being with us tonight and to giving us that moment that we will never forget.

"We loved our time in Toronto; it’s been so amazing. I love you, guys, thank you so much for that," she added.

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Naturally, fans were also as emotional as the singer, taking to the comments of the video to leave their thoughts.

"Taylor’s tears hit us all! The entire team’s hard work and love shine through every performance. So proud of them all - they’ve created magic!" wrote one user, while another added: "This is so sweet!"

A third also commented: "Taylor's tears reflect the incredible journey and dedication of everyone involved - truly deserving of all the love and praise."

And this user was emotional at the prospect of the end of the tour too, saying: "Crying with you."

Swift has a handful of shows left - three more concerts in Vancouver to be exact - before officially closing her Eras Tour on December 8.

The Eras tour started on March 17 2023 and so far, the singer has rocked a total of 146 shows featuring a handful of amazing supporting acts such as Paramore, Haim, Phoebe Bridgers Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter.

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Donald Trump can’t seem to keep Taylor Swift’s name out of his mouth.

The President of the United States took another bizarre jab at the pop superstar this week, posting yet another bizarre Truth Social post - this time, appearing to attack Swift’s looks.

The post comes eight months after the POTUS declared he "hates" the 'Look What You Made Me Do' singer after she voiced her support for Trump's political and presidential rival, Kamala Harris, amid the election race.

Now, it looks like Trump believes his comments have had a deeper impact on Swift.

“Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” the 78-year-old posted Friday (May 16), setting social media ablaze - with critics slamming Trump over the comment.

"Imagine being such a bitter piece of s**t that you feel the need to tweet this out," one X user wrote.

A second echoed: "Really? You’re an 80 year old man concerned about the popularity of someone half your age?"

"No, she's still hot, but you're not," a third tweeted, with another adding: "I love that Taylor lives rent free in your mind!! Taylor sold out arenas around the world!"

It was just the latest in a string of personal insults Trump has hurled Swift’s way — some in speeches, others online — many of them seemingly fueled by his frustration over her increasingly vocal political influence.

From “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT” to “How did that work out?”

Trump first declared his distaste for Swift in September 2024, blasting her on Truth Social just hours after she announced her support for the Harris/Walz ticket.

“I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,” he wrote in all caps.

At the time, he claimed Swift’s political leanings would damage her brand. “She seems to always endorse a Democrat. And she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace,” he alleged.

Days later, he doubled down during a Fox & Friends appearance, saying: “I was not a Taylor Swift fan. It was just a question of time. ... But she’s a very liberal person.”

By February, his attacks had spilled into public events. During the Eagles' post-Super Bowl visit to the White House, Trump made sure to remind everyone he and Swift were both at the game where the Chiefs — led by Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce — were defeated.

“I was there along with Taylor Swift,” he told the crowd, before twisting the knife: “How did that work out?” He repeated the line as the audience laughed. It marked the first time a sitting US president had ever attended a Super Bowl in person.

Obsession on repeat

Swift’s high-profile appearances at Chiefs games throughout the NFL season sparked endless political commentary. Fans questioned why the spotlight was on her rather than the games themselves.

At the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, where both Trump and Swift attended, Eagles fans were seen booing the singer.

Trump wasted no time jumping on the moment. He reposted a screenshot from the Libs of TikTok account showing crowd reactions to both him and Swift, with the caption: “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed – The world is healing.”

Shortly afterward, he trolled her again — this time with a doctored image showing Swift holding a flag that read: “Trump won, Democrats cheated!”

Even months into his second term, Trump was still fuming over her influence.

Springsteen Gets Dragged Too

Swift wasn’t the only celebrity in Trump’s firing line this week. Just 40 minutes after his latest jab at her, the President set his sights on Bruce Springsteen, who had recently blasted Trump’s administration during a concert in Manchester, England.

“I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States,” Trump wrote.

“This dried out ‘prune’ of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that’s just ‘standard fare’. Then we’ll all see how it goes for him!”

Earlier in his post, Trump had also ripped the singer as “a pushy, obnoxious JERK,” “dumb as a rock,” and “not a talented guy.”

He accused Springsteen of backing “Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL,” and claimed the U.S. “would have been GONE by now” if he hadn’t won the election.

Springsteen had told the Manchester crowd: “The America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.”

Swiftie Family Ties

Despite Trump’s ongoing attacks, not everyone in the Trump family is anti-Swift. Ivanka Trump and her daughter Arabella are self-declared Swifties. The pair were spotted at a Miami stop of the Eras Tour, and Arabella recently celebrated her 13th birthday with a Taylor Swift-themed party.

“Best cake for my favorite Swiftie,” Ivanka posted alongside a heart-shaped cake decorated with lyrics from Swift’s song 'Blank Space'.

The irony hasn’t gone unnoticed.

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