Discontent Over Political Endorsement
In a recent viral video, an unnamed woman has opted to sell the three Taylor Swift concert tickets she purchased for her daughter’s 13th birthday. The decision comes in the wake of Swift’s public endorsement of Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The woman cited the popstar’s political stance and what she described as “non-Christian beliefs” as the reasons for her disapproval.
Public denouncement
The woman took to social media to express her frustration, stating, “My tickets are now up for sale because I don’t want to spend another dollar supporting you and your private planes and your non-Christian beliefs.” The tickets, intended for Swift’s Toronto stop on the Eras tour, are now on the market.
In the three-minute clip, the woman suggested that Swift’s endorsement was premeditated, accusing the singer of planning her support for Kamala Harris before the recent debate. “One, I think it’s really interesting how you had that one long letter for all your fans already printed out two seconds after Kamala and Donald Trump had their debate, which only tells me you already had this written up before the debate, which also tells me that you did not have an open mind. Kamala lied to everyone on that stage and those of us that know, know,” she said.
Economic concerns
The woman also criticized Swift for what she perceives as a lack of concern for the struggling economy. “Taylor, you are a billionaire. The rest of us are not; the rest of us are struggling; people can’t afford homes, and some of us are losing our businesses. If Harris gets into office, our economy is screwed, but I know that doesn’t affect you because you have all that money and private planes. You just don’t even live in that kind of world,” she remarked.
Support for Donald Trump
The video further highlighted her support for former President Donald Trump, whom she called “the right guy for the job.” She argued that Swift is “out of touch” with the concerns of everyday Americans. “Donald Trump is the right guy for the job. If the economy of the United States suffers, the whole world suffers, Taylor. If the whole world suffers, there goes your job and your career because nobody is going to be able to afford to go to your concerts,” she added.
This incident underscores the growing divide in public opinion regarding celebrities and their political endorsements, reflecting the broader societal debates at play.