Taylor Swift Slams Republicans Over AI Deepfake Endorsement of Trump

 

 

Taylor Swift calls out Republicans for using AI deepfakes to fake her endorsement of Donald Trump. Learn how she responded, why she endorsed Kamala Harris, and the growing risks of AI misinformation in politics.

Swift Calls Out AI Manipulation and Political Misinformation

 

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has openly condemned the Republican Party after a deepfake video circulated online showing her falsely endorsing Donald Trump. The video, created using artificial intelligence, manipulated Swift’s image and voice to spread fake political support, sparking intense backlash from her fanbase and a sharp response from the artist herself.

Swift voiced her outrage during her official endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, posting a bold statement on Instagram. “It conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” she wrote.

The Deepfake That Sparked a Firestorm

The fake endorsement video, shared on Trump’s struggling platform Truth Social, claimed Swift backed his re-election. In reality, the singer had made no public endorsement in the 2024 race until now.

Swift revealed that she had recently discovered the video on the campaign site of Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, who is also facing criticism for sexist remarks about childless women. In her post, she responded subtly but firmly, sharing a photo of her cat Benjamin Button and pointing out the violation of her digital likeness.

Fan Groups and Support for Kamala Harris

The phoney video sparked a wave of online fury, especially among politically active fans. Irene Kim, cofounder of the Swifties4Harris group, told Wired, “We do not represent every Swiftie, but I think there is a reason we don’t need AI to show our support for Kamala.”

This group, which has gained momentum online, reflects a growing political voice among Swift’s younger fan base. Their support for Harris stands in stark contrast to the AI-generated misinformation campaign involving Trump.

Swift Speaks Out to Fight Misinformation

Swift explained that the deepfake incident pushed her to break her silence on the election. “It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter,” she wrote. “The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”

Her endorsement of Kamala Harris now stands as a powerful counter-narrative to the AI deception used by political operatives.

Not the First Violation: Swift and Deepfake Abuse

This isn’t the first time Taylor Swift has been targeted by unethical AI content. Earlier this year, nonconsensual deepfaked nude images of the singer went viral on X (formerly Twitter). The platform responded by temporarily banning searches for her name, a rare move that reflected the seriousness of the situation.

Although Swift did not directly reference this incident in her statement, it further highlights how the misuse of AI continues to impact public figures, especially women.

Elon Musk Responds With Offensive Remarks

After Swift’s endorsement of Harris, X owner Elon Musk responded in a crude and disturbing manner. He tweeted that he would “give” Swift a child and vowed to “protect her cats with his life.” Critics pointed out that his comment carried xenophobic undertones and represented exactly the kind of misogyny and toxic behavior Swift was condemning.

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