Barstool Sports founder and self-proclaimed “Swiftie,” Dave Portnoy, shared his thoughts on Wednesday regarding Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Although Swift’s political stance doesn’t align with his, Portnoy made it clear that it doesn’t affect his admiration for the pop star. In fact, despite planning to cast his vote in the opposite direction, he emphasized his belief in personal choice when it comes to politics.
“As the king of the Swifties, people are asking me what I think of her Kamala endorsement. I don’t care at all,” Portnoy posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). “People can vote for whoever they want in this country. How somebody votes will never change my opinion of a person.” He concluded by reiterating that while he plans to “vote the other way,” he respects everyone’s right to make their own political decisions.
Swift had publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after Harris exited the stage following a heated debate with her Republican opponent, Donald Trump. In a heartfelt Instagram post, the global music sensation explained her decision, stating that she supports Harris because “she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them.” This move underscored Swift’s ongoing commitment to political activism, particularly around issues she feels passionate about.
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Taylor Swift took to social media to share a personal message with her 283 million followers, encouraging them to take charge of their own voting decisions. In a thoughtful post, Swift emphasized the importance of independent research and the power of choice in a democracy.
“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make,” Swift wrote. She also addressed first-time voters, offering a reminder of the essential step to participate in elections: “I also want to say, especially to first-time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered!”
To make the voting process easier, Swift highlighted the benefits of voting early, adding a practical tip for her followers. “I also find it’s much easier to vote early,” she advised. Going the extra mile, she promised to include a link in her story to help fans register and find information about early voting dates and locations, ensuring they had all the tools needed to make their voices heard.
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Earlier this week, Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, made headlines when he revealed during an appearance onTV5s Business that he plans to cast his vote for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Host Stewart Varney noted that Portnoy seemed like a “Trump guy,” prompting Portnoy to clarify his stance.
“Yeah, I’m voting for Trump,” Portnoy admitted. “I don’t know that I would call myself a Trump guy. If there was a better candidate, I’d be open to considering them.” He further explained, “I wouldn’t have voted for him in the Republican primaries, but I’m voting for him now.”
Meanwhile, Trump himself weighed in on Taylor Swift’s endorsement of his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, during a call to “TV5s & Friends” on Wednesday morning. He dismissed Swift’s support, expressing no surprise that she backed Harris. “It was just a matter of time,” Trump commented. “She couldn’t possibly endorse Biden. You look at Biden, you couldn’t possibly endorse him,” he added, making it clear that he is “not a Taylor Swift fan.”
Trump went on to describe Swift as “a very liberal person” who frequently supports Democratic candidates. “She always seems to endorse a Democrat,” Trump noted. “And she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace,” he concluded, suggesting that Swift’s political choices might impact her popularity or career trajectory.
