Mon Sep 16 07:00:11 UTC 2024: ## Trump Rants at Taylor Swift After Endorsement of Kamala Harris

Former President Donald Trump unleashed a fresh wave of vitriol against pop star Taylor Swift after she publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president. In a Sunday morning post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump declared in all caps, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” without further explanation.

This outburst came after Swift took to Instagram last week to announce her support for Harris, citing her belief in the Vice President’s ability to “fight for the rights and causes” she champions. Swift’s endorsement sparked a flurry of activity online, with over 400,000 users visiting the Vote.gov website in the 24 hours following her post.

Trump’s response to Swift’s endorsement drew immediate criticism from several public figures, including former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who backed Harris and quoted Trump’s post on X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Says the smallest man who ever lived,” referencing a lyric from Swift’s latest album. GOP strategist and commentator Ana Navarro also took to X, declaring, “Donald Trump has lost what little sanity he had left. Taylor Swift broke him.”

In the past, Trump had expressed admiration for Swift’s appearance, but following her endorsement of Harris, he dismissed Swift’s musical talent, suggesting she would “pay a price” for her political stance. Instead, Trump praised Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, a friend of Swift’s boyfriend, Travis Kelce.

Trump’s latest rant against Swift highlights the ongoing political divide in the US, with celebrities increasingly using their platforms to advocate for their political beliefs. It also underscores the volatile nature of the former president’s public persona, as he continues to express his anger and disdain towards those who oppose him.

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