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one of my favorite words is friend Shaman. It’s German, and it basically means second hand embarrassment. Friend shaman, which I’m probably butchering the pronunciation of, is what I feel when I look at Donald Trump these days, ick. I

Hi today’s specific source of friendship, Trump’s uniquely weird, long term fixation on Taylor Swift. In a variety interview from a while back, he said he found swift quote very beautiful. I find her very beautiful. I think she’s liberal. She probably doesn’t like Trump. I hear she’s very talented.

Most recently on truth social, Trump posted a carousel of images of Taylor Swift, at least some of which seemed to be aI created, showing her image with Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump, and pictures of her fans wearing Trump shirts and so forth. His caption the words, I accept her endorsement, presumably.

And Trump’s campaign spokesman Stephen Chung, apparently made a statement saying that quote Swift’s for Trump. Swifties

and Trump’s campaign spokesman apparently made a statement saying that, quote, Swift deeds for Trump is a massive movement that grows bigger every single day. That group does not actually formally exist. Also, Taylor Swift does not support Donald Trump. Kid Rock does not support Kamala Harris. These are the facts, and we have to live with them.

Sure Swift has plenty of conservative leaning fans, and sure she hasn’t endorsed anyone this cycle yet, but I’m pre taping this segment, and I wouldn’t be surprised for MS swift to make an appearance at this year’s DNC,

the generalized confusion surrounding Swift’s political leanings seems to stem from the fact that early on in her career, she was often praised for maintaining a neutral stance on political matters, thereby strategically avoiding controversy. But this neutrality underwent a dramatic shift, starting in 2018 when she began to openly express her left leaning political views and use her platform to advocate for issues important to her. Her democratic endorsements that year, they resulted in a 22.5%

increase in voter registration, according to voter.org

in 2020 she endorsed Biden and Harris, and shortly after Biden stepped aside, the Swifties for Harris group was formed and now has upwards of 60,000 followers on x. She has also vocally embraced advocacy for Diversity Equity and Inclusion social justice.

She has also vocally embrace advocacy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Social Justice, her music videos, her speeches, her social media posts, they address issues including gender discrimination, LGBTQ rights and racial injustice. And it’s more,

and it’s it’s more than that. Taylor Swift’s evolution from a neutral public figure into a vocal political

and it’s more than that, Taylor Swift’s evolution from a neutral public figure to a vocal political activist. It highlights her influence, not only in music, but in mobilizing young voters and advocating for social justice. Her transformation these past few years underscores how celebrities can leverage their platforms for greater societal impact and inspire their fans to become more politically engaged.

Donald JD, I’ll include you here too. Taylor Swift is the ultimate childless cat lady, and I mean that in the very most complimentary of ways, she will never, ever be into you like ever i.