Taylor Swift Loses More Than 100 Million Followers on Instagram After Kamala Harris Endorsement

Taylor Swift Loses More Than 100 Million Followers on Instagram After Kamala Harris Endorsement (Page 3 ) | September 16, 2024

Some fans were more philosophical about their decision to unfollow, citing their disappointment in Swift for wading into the turbulent waters of American politics. “She’s a great artist, but I didn’t expect her to take sides like this. Music and politics don’t mix,” said one former follower. “First, it was the re-recordings, now it’s political endorsements. What’s next? Taylor Swift for President?”

Others, however, took a more direct approach. “This ain’t it, Taylor. Unfollowed.”

As for Kamala Harris, the vice president seemed unfazed by the drama swirling around her newfound celebrity supporter. In fact, her campaign leaned into the moment with a cheeky response. “Welcome to the club, Taylor. Sometimes telling the truth costs you a few fans,” read a tweet from the official Harris campaign account, punctuated with a winking emoji.

But privately, some political insiders are wondering whether the Harris endorsement might have been more harmful than helpful for Swift. “Kamala’s approval ratings aren’t exactly sky-high right now,” one analyst noted. “She’s not exactly the Beyoncé of politics. It’s not surprising that a large portion of Taylor’s fanbase, which spans across political lines, would take issue with such a polarizing endorsement.”

Political experts were quick to note that while Swift’s endorsement may have energized some younger voters, it may have backfired among the more apolitical fans who just want to listen to “Love Story” without feeling like they’re being dragged into a cable news debate.

But aside from the political implications, Swift’s follower drop presents a much larger issue—money. In the world of social media influencers, followers equal currency, and losing 100 million of them is like watching a small economy collapse. “This isn’t just about pride or public image,” said one social media analyst. “We’re talking about millions of dollars in lost sponsorship opportunities.”

Brands that had once lined up to get Swift to promote their products are now reportedly “reconsidering their options.” One insider claimed that major fashion brands and beverage companies were already in talks to renegotiate their deals with the singer, given her newly diminished online reach. “The swift decline—pun intended—in her follower count has spooked a lot of advertisers,” the insider said. “It’s like watching the stock market crash, but for pop stars.”

Despite the fallout, those close to Swift say she’s already formulating a plan to regain her lost followers. According to one source, she’s considering a follow-up post to clarify her stance, but whether that will include a retraction or doubling down remains unclear. “Taylor’s not one to back down from a fight,” the source explained. “But she also knows when to pivot. If anyone can write a song about losing 100 million followers, it’s her.”