AceShowbiz - Taylor Swift has finally lent her support to Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, a move that has been the subject of much speculation. Swift's endorsement came with a carefully crafted statement that acknowledged the recent AI-generated images suggesting her support for Donald Trump.

On Tuesday night, following the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump, Taylor Swift took to Instagram to officially announce her endorsement of Harris. In a lengthy post accompanied by a photo of herself with her cat, Swift explained her decision and addressed the recent Trump-related controversy.

Swift emphasized that she conducted independent research and found Harris to be a "steady-handed, gifted leader" who believes in "calm, not chaos." She praised Harris's record on issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, IVF access, and reproductive rights. Swift also expressed frustration with the AI-generated images that Trump shared, stating that they led her to "be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter."

Swift's endorsement has been met with both praise and skepticism. Some observers believe that her timing is strategic, as she plans to perform during the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, an event that encourages voter registration among young people. Others question whether her endorsement could potentially alienate some of her fans.

Swift's endorsement follows a long-standing pattern of political involvement. In 2018, she endorsed Democratic Senate candidate Phil Bredesen in Tennessee, citing his record on LGBTQ+ rights. She also openly criticized Trump and voiced support for Biden in the 2020 election.