Which candidate, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, will be the next US president? According to a recent poll, 22% of voters who supported Joe Biden in 2020 may have changed their vote to the Republican side due to Taylor Swift’s influence, suggesting that she could have a significant impact.
Taylor Swift was named Time’s “Person of the Year” for 2023. She made the first to make over $1 billion with her Eras tour.
According to a Newsweek survey of 1,500 people conducted on May 1, there is an increase in support for a Republican candidate who has Swift’s endorsement. There has been a nine-point gain since January, suggesting that more people who support Biden 2020 are now leaning toward this choice.
According to the survey, 15% of Americans are less likely to vote for a politician Swift supports, while 18% of Americans may favor one. Conversely, 55% say that Swift’s views have no bearing on their choice.
According to the report, Swift’s recommendations might be more appealing to men and younger people. Approximately 33% of young adults, especially those between the ages of 18 and 24, are more inclined to vote for politicians she recommends. However, among female voters and older persons, this effect appears to be less pronounced.
In 2020, Taylor Swift backed Kamala Harris and Joe Biden. Swift, who typically stays out of politics, supported two Democratic candidates in Tennessee in 2018 and criticized Trump during the election.
The Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn won the Senate seat despite her endorsement. Jim Cooper, the other contender, was able to hold onto his House seat.
The effect of Taylor Swift on fans of Donald Trump
The magazine also stated that although not as much as with Biden supporters, the singer-songwriter’s influence has been growing among Trump backers. In January of last year, 13% of 2020 Trump supporters said they may switch to a Democrat if Swift supported the politician.
That number increased to 16% in May. For the polls conducted in January and May, the margin of error was roughly 2.53%. 1,500 qualified voters participated in the January poll, which was held on January 18.
(With input from agencies)