J.D. Vance downplayed the significance of Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Kamala Harris, claiming that Swift’s wealth and fame make her disconnected from the everyday concerns of most voters. He suggested that her high-profile status means she doesn’t understand or share the struggles of ordinary Americans, which diminishes the impact of her political support.
During a Fox News interview, Vance argued that despite Swift’s massive influence as a celebrity, voters are unlikely to be swayed by someone who is a billionaire and removed from the realities of most people’s lives. He pointed out that celebrities like Swift don’t experience the same challenges that working-class Americans do, making their endorsements less meaningful.
Swift’s endorsement on Instagram included the playful phrase “Childless Cat Lady,” which likely struck a nerve with Vance, as it recalled his previous 2021 comments. In those remarks, Vance had criticized Democratic leaders like Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, accusing them of not having a personal stake in the country’s future because they don’t have children.
Vance’s comments mirror those of Donald Trump, who has similarly dismissed Swift’s political involvement, suggesting it could alienate some of her fans. However, with 283 million followers on Instagram, Swift’s endorsements have proven influential in the past, and it’s possible that both Vance and Trump are underestimating the power of her platform to mobilize voters.
