Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday leveled an attack against Taylor Swift, declaring his "hate" for her just days after the pop mega-star endorsed his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
In an all-caps posting on his Truth Social media account, Trump wrote, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!"
Immediately following last week's Trump-Harris debate, Swift informed her 284 million Instagram followers that she planned to vote for Harris, currently the U.S. vice president, "because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them."
Trump, who has 7.71 million followers on Truth Social, initially had dismissed Swift's endorsement of Harris by saying he was "not a Taylor fan."
But since then, with public opinion polls showing Harris gaining significant ground on Trump in what is expected to be a close Nov. 5 presidential election, the former president has ratcheted up his rhetoric against one of the most successful recording artists in history.
Swift's backing of Harris has drawn over 9 million "likes" to her Instagram post, fueling speculation that it could boost the Democrat's chances of winning the presidential election.
After the Trump post, Harris' vice presidential running mate Tim Walz wrote on X: "Swifties: With your help we're gonna defeat the smallest man who ever lived."
One of Swift's songs is titled "The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived."
Trump's rage against Swift brought a torrent of supporters to proclaim on X, "I LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT," while others came to Trump's defense by attacking the administration of Democratic President Joe Biden.
Trump and Swift have been trading barbs for years.
After she supported Democratic candidates in the 2018 elections, Trump said in response to reporters' questions at the White House: "Let's say that I like Taylor's music about 25% less now."
© (Thomson Reuters 2024.
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Bob Fosse
Small man big mouth.
Such a sensitive little cry baby shouldn’t be allowed access to the nuclear codes.
Matt
American politics is a joke.
Nifty
I can't think of another former president who would mention a musician that he hates. Less is more, you know.
JboneInTheZone
I voted for Trump in 2016 and 2020 but I’m done with him. I’ll be voting for Kamala this round. This is just another indefensible, immature act on his part that’s pushed me away over the years
DaDude
Swifties in tears now lol
dagon
Reminder: This is a 'billionaire' and the GOP candidate to be the most powerful man on the planet.
Not a jilted teenage boy.
リッチ
I’m sure she likes the publicity and it shows how little he is. Man up Donny.
wallace
What a big stupid man.
aaronagstring
“I hate Taylor Swift!!
So much hate for someone you accepted a fake endorsement from……
Mmmmm. Sounds more like the real endorsement caused some botty-hurt.
funkymofo
Man child
konjo4u
He has previously posted her image on his social media account. A restraining order would be appropriate.
lincolnman
So Donald, how does it feel to be "Swift-boated"....
LMAO...
Seriously though, how many armed far-right kooks are now going to start stalking her?
Answer: A lot...
R B Quinn
The former Insurrectionist-in-Chief spewing hatred … he offends as many people as possible.
funkymofo
78 year old gop candidate yelling about how he hates a pop star. Totally normal.
u_s__reamer
So she's another one on the long list of blondes "not his type". Sure! Tell that to Ivanka!
Simon Foston
Racking my brains to think of an excuse for that. Glad I don't have to or want to.
virusrex
At least he did not threaten to put a baby in her like Musk did, it is a sad situation but childish declarations seem mild in comparison with sexual violence threats.
rcch
“ Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump on Sunday leveled an attack against Taylor Swift, declaring his "hate" for her just days after the pop mega-star endorsed his Democratic opponent, Kamala Harris.
In an all-caps posting on his Truth Social media account, Trump wrote, "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" “
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Hm, it was definitely not a good idea, but I get it—the whole idea of Taylor Swift, one of the richest women in the world, endorsing a candidate who has been doing a terrible job as vice president (and who would leave millions of Americans still struggling to make ends meet) is hard to accept, plus the fact that thousands (or millions) of voters will vote for Kamala just because of Taylor Swift's endorsement is ridiculous;
but this post was a mistake—I read something interesting the other day—Taylor’s endorsement could actually hurt Kamala (people usually only pay attention to one side of the story, but if you look at the whole picture:), a) there are millions of people who don't like Taylor Swift (even those who don't care about her didn’t like hearing about it) and b) a huge number of Taylor Swift fans are too young to vote.
owzer
Oh no! Hate speech! Have to go cry now!
funkymofo
400,000 new voter registrations on vote.org in the 24 hours after her endorsement- disaster!!! lol
Simon Foston
rcchToday 09:11 am JST
It doesn't matter what the reasons are, it was an incredibly childish and petty thing to do. No one who wants to be leader of a country says something like that about about one of its most successful entertainers ever, no matter what her politics are.
Jimizo
Trump again testing how far his supporters are willing to humiliate themselves to excuse or defend his childish tantrums.
He seems to take enjoyment in this.
He’s humiliated them enough. They’ve already sacrificed their integrity and seriousness.
This is cruel. They love you. Stop abusing them.
Moonraker
All those declaring their love for this immature, petulant man might want to rethink their own maturity.
Jimizo
Try to be better than that.
We aren’t children here.
Bob Fosse
Remember when Reagan put out an ad in the newspaper to state “I hate Madonna”, then sold sneakers and cryptocurrency.
Oh wait, no. This has never happened before has it?
Guy Gin and tonic
I can’t imagine Harris ever posting “I HATE ___” on social media. Or even J.D. Vance doing it, for that matter.
And this comes after Trump and his cronies pretended she was supporting him! LOLOLOLOL
Guy Gin and tonic
Nibek32
Trump’s ego is crushed because Swift doesn’t like him. Trump is obsessed with her, creepy!
Nibek32
Trump is completely unraveling. He is too thin skinned to be potus. Not qualified or fit for office.
stormcrow
"I HATE Taylor Swift!"
Look what you made me do, made me do, made me do . . .
Michael Hooper
Truth Social has few subscribers, so Trump's comments are not going to be seen by very many!
Coulda been
She is not fond of you either.
NCIS Reruns
If Ms. Swift's endorsement sways the election in Harris' favor, she should be offered an ambassadorship, at the very least.
browny1
But has/is being reported world wide for millions upon millions to see - and chuckle big time.
Trump is Trump - but his kookiness has really started to break out this year.
About as unfit as the leader of the free world as one could imagine - lacking credentials in all departments except ego and braggadocio.
NotThe One
What we are seeing in Trump's comments about Swift is his pettiness, his vindictiveness, his effort to intimidate people, and how dangerous he really is. He is trying to hurt Swift financially because he knows that some (he hopes many) of his supporters will stop buying Swift's music as a result of his attacks on her. He is also intimidating other celebrities that don't support him by showing them that he can hurt them financially. Unfortunately when you are dealing with a cult of about 74 Million people, the cult leader yields significant power which can not be ignored. This is a malevolent man who yields significant unchecked power. We cannot allow this man in the Whitehouse again.
NotThe One
It's extremely sad that a supposedly grown man, let alone a presidential candidate, posts something like this. He was so desperate for Swift to endorse him that he and his team even had to fake it. Really not sure why there should be any hate towards who Swift endorsed. Actually she stated her position like an adult. She voiced who she was going to support and gave her reasons. If anyone chose to pay attention to her endorsement, nowhere in it did she encourage her followers to make the same choice. She told them to do research, be informed, register to vote and make their own choice. A world of difference between class and classless.
Also, he decided to create merchandise using her copyrighted material when she would not give him her endorsement.
What a classless weird old man!
rcch
(I would just like to add that—) Donald's post can be seen as a typical reaction from a hard–working American citizen who pays too much for groceries, gas and other basic needs. Of course this wasn't presidential, but it's just a reflection of the anger that American workers feel today and that's why so many people identify with Trump; ( Contrary to what Taylor Swift and some of her fans believe, she does not speak for the majority of Americans )
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Either way, I don't think this will have an impact on the outcome of the election—I forgot to mention in my previous post that there are a lot of Taylor Swift fans who will (still) vote for Trump, and again, a lot of voters have decided who they will vote for based on Taylor's endorsement, which is a shame, but it's not enough to make a difference because that number is low compared to the number of fans who can't vote because of their age.
wtfjapan
Swifties in tears now lol
no just registering to vote, 500k so far.
zero political knowledge and the IQ of a tennis ball endorses a politician just because it’s in fashion
shes been a follower of politics for many years, IQ id says shes far smarter than Trump, also a self made billionare at 34
wtfjapan
which is a shame, **but it's not enough to make a difference because that number is low compared to the number of fans who can't vote because of their age.**
500k Swifties have registered to vote so far since her endorsement, with Trumps attack itll likely become even more. elections are decided by the 1000s of votes.
Swift has 220million followers around 80million of those in the US, 18-30yr range makes up around 30million. around 77% of Swifties are democrat or Independents.
Mocheake
Such a small petty man. You'd think that after being on the planet almost 80 years, he'd know how to take the high road just once.
ushosh123
Just don't try to reason why Trump would think this is the right move.
socrateos
He understands that people neither like nor respect him. This is why he constantly tells himself how great, successful, and perfect he is. Any other opinions, he convinces himself, are fake. Accepting failure is not an option for him. Delusion is the olny way for him to avoid self-destruction. As a result, though he may speak on many topics, the underlying message is always the same: "Please love me!" When he says he hates Taylor Swift, what he truly means is, "Please love me!"
A poor man. A sick man. A very very sick man.
NotThe One
More likely Daddy and Mummy issues! I believe his niece touched upon the dysfunction in the Trump family tree!
Just this week:
Trump recent fake assassination attempt was all a set up to change the narrative in the media, to change the polls, and to get more money. He wants people to like him again!
Trump NFTs, Trump crypto, Trump meme stock, Trump steaks, Trump trading cards, Trump University, Trump scam chairty, Trump gold shoes.... it's all about the money.
Trump and his followers are stuck in the past that they believe if he just repeat everything he did with Biden then everything will return to right after the post Trump-Biden debate of 2024.
NotThe One
Not true!
LOL!
lincolnman
It's OK Donald - Chachi still loves ya...
bass4funk
Why?
Says the people who curse the guy daily. Look, she doesn't like Trump and he doesn't like her. Free country.
girl_in_tokyo
Trump is such a big baby. Using his platform to hate on a celebrity just because she endorsed the other candidate is hugely petty. If he can't stand on his own two feet and get elected on his own merit, he should just stand down right now. I can't express just how incredibly not normal it is for a so-called "presidential" candidate to behave the way he has behaved.
bass4funk
Well, celebs use their platform to hate on Trump, so not getting it, what is the problem?
He is doing fine, no worries, he got this!
You haven't followed this admin recently or over the last 3 years, am I correct?
Simon Foston
rcchToday 11:07 am JST
Not a great reflection on hard-working American citizens.
Concerned Citizen
You won't gain respect by being petty and hateful.
bass4funk
They don't need to the Senate looks like a loss for the Democrats
I don't think he cares, he just said what he thought of her and that's it.
And?
Can you prove that? Now this is what causes people to fly off. So before the left get caught with their pants down again and running their mouths, just show us where you read this.
Ok, but I don't care about the other libs because they are not running for President.
bass4funk
At the end of the day, Swift can endorse anyone she wants and Trump can dis the woman if he wants it's a free country and that is the great thing about America, they both can say what they want about each other and they can both hate each other. At the end of the day, it won't make that much of a difference because being a Swiftie doesn't mean you have to support her or her political beliefs. Each to his own.
Norm
Despite all the news I read about her, I still don’t know anything about Taylor except that she is extremely successful. Listening to some of her songs is now on my to-do list.
Perhaps American. And a childless cat lady. And most definitely one of the youngest Stepford wives.
wtfjapan
Trump can dis the woman if he wants it's a free country and that is the great thing about America
dising is one thing, defamation or lies about somebody will cost you in court.
EJ Caroll will show you that, 60million extra it cost Trump for his lies about her, funny enough he hasnt said anything since. LOL
bass4funk
Yes, Trump is gearing up for his own counter-lawsuits.
He doesn't need to, that's his lawyer's job, but anyway, she won't get anything this year for sure.
Derek Grebe
Does this whiny little crybaby ever stop bleating about himself?
I will never understand how anyone could think he has the temperament to be POTUS.
Abe234
sadly! He has been smart to tap into the dumb voters, the voters who will vote for their team no matter what, and tap into the right and far right, motivate them to vote and actually have virtual neck and neck race. And when it comes down to the day, they only need a few thousand votes to flip the electoral college. Not the majority! Now that’s a the real joke!!!! Only it isn’t funny!
Bob Fosse
He liked her plenty last month when he was posting fake AI and accepting her endorsement. Then he got his fragile little ego bruised.
He’ll be whining about this well into the next decade. It’s 2024 and he still talks about Rosie o’ Donnel at his rallies.
bass4funk
And? We all change our minds on various occasions, no crime or rule against it.
Doubt it.
He should, I would do as well if I were wrongly targeted for slanderous and outrageous political enemy targeted
Hillary talks about 2016 and she's not over it and Trump's jokes about Rosie are really funny.
factchecker
The manchild still can't get over being beaten by a girl. Boo hoo!
Jeremiah
Why is this news? For one thing, Taylor Swift endorsed the Democratic presidential candidate in 2020, Joe Biden. For another, the Swifties, her demographic, are too young to vote.
bass4funk
I think libs need to recycle that statement to get some sort of emotional validation from that. Yeah, liberals focus on Swift and abortion and Trump will focus on the US and the economy. Lol
falseflagsteve
Trump is a mindless mentalist but then again so is anyone who votes on the advice of a singer.
gokai_wo_maneku
Yeah, criticizing Taylor Swift is Trump's level. That is the level he can handle. Just a note, I love Taylor!
Bob Fosse
Is he focusing on the economy or is he playing golf and tweeting about Taylor Swift?
Its an easy question.
bass4funk
He's not President yet and thanks to the technology we have today, you can be active on the go. Interesting nugget. Libs are equally glued to their devices as Trump is, because the moment he mentions anything, the left knows, the WH knows, the Dems knows and the LSM knows.
Is it really, I mean really?
Moonraker
Good post, socrateos, and very true. I was just listening to an expert on narcissists and psychopaths on Jordan Peterson and he said such people would probably have met with 'an accident' out hunting with others in hunter-gatherer days. They were just too unbearable and untrustworthy. Now Trump survives mainly because the world has become a haven for such people, especially with social media, and there are plenty of acolytes and wannabes.
wallace
bass4funk
It appears, you also know. Following everyone around.
buchailldana
He really is a giant man child.
I've seen toddlers with more sense
1glenn
Not impressive behavior for someone who would be President.
Kyo Hiromitsu
There was a time when Singers didnt get into Politics, it should stay that way, they know nothing about politics, they only know about overdose and bad sleep.
Trump is an old man, but he talks more than he should, it would do well to him to talk less. But anyways thats his thing.
At the end of the day Kamala is just Biden.
Kyo Hiromitsu
People that are registering to the democrats just because he doesnt like Taylorswift were going to vote for her anyways. And thats why I would support that nobody under 25-30 and over 70 could vote as they still have many things to settle with their decisions.
Great Bird
Seems Trump is focusing on Swift. Lol indeed.
When was that time exactly? And why would singers, actors etc. be less informed about politics than let's say doctors, plumbers and businessmen?
ClippetyClop
Like Kid Rock? Music goes wherever it wants. And if you try to stop it going there, it goes there anyway. You can try and cancel it but you can't.
Politicians shouldn't get into music.
Trump will probably try to ban certain kinds of music.
Kyo Hiromitsu
They could have done it but nobody would care about it. to the point that it was hard to find their "Opinions" unless you were deep into these people.
Kyo Hiromitsu
Why dont you go deeper into that comment and explain it better.
nandakandamanda
With Trump it means he actually secretly loves her.
bass4funk
But I'm not running for the Presidency so it's all good.
Chuck
Better speeled “insecure.”
Blacklabel
Poor TayTay
About 81 percent of voters surveyed in the ABC News/Ipsos poll said Swift’s support for Vice President Harris will not influence how they vote. Just 6 percent of respondents said they are more likely to vote for Harris after Swift’s nod, while 13 percent said it makes them less likely to back the Democratic ticket.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Yeah does that include MAGAs whose whole existence is based on trolling?
BB
Keeping it classy, as always.
browny1
When exactly was that time Kyo? Politics and music have been intertwined for centuries, esp in the US.
From the Civil war era to the Great Depression and Civil Rights movements - who couldn't be impacted by Billlie Holiday's " Strange Fruit" - to the Folk movement with Guthrie, Seeger, Baez, Dylan and onto the Vietnam War with Rock, Punk, Hip Hop, Rap, Metal, Pop et al being used to convey political messages.
Rage against the Machines blistering song "Wake Up" tells it all.
And aside from all of that - Taylor Swift, not only as a citizen of the US, ie a human being, has every right to express her opinion
Chico3
Everyone has a right to opinions. He can hate anyone he wants. I'm sure most of us can care less these days.
Zaphod
So he is not allowed to hate her now? What is next --- obligatory love for pop celebrities?
starpunk
What would you expect out of this sassymouth anyway? He hates everybody and everything he can't control, maybe even himself. Nyah-nyah-nyah.
You know Donnie, TS doesn't like you either. In fact probably nobody does, not even your master Vlad. Just shut up and go away.
John-San
I am very disappointed in Trump lack of real aggression. He could easy put the boots into Taylor the entertainer come political analysis. What a great man Elon is, allowing some idiot to use his platform which the left are dead set against. Allowing Harris lap dog and what does he come up with "small man". Gees is that his best. For a small man there not a person on this planet that don't know of Trump. Like I am a left vote and I know Trump is not small but huge Haemorrhoid to the left to the extant that every week they are trying hard to put a few rounds into him.