Former President Donald Trump has reportedly made personal comments about his greater popularity than pop megastar Taylor Swift, as speculation about his potential endorsement of President Joe Biden in 2024 takes off.
The former president reportedly claimed he was “more popular” than the singer, according to Rolling Stone, citing resources close to Trump.
In addition, he claimed that his enthusiasts were more to him than the star’s army of “Swifties. “Trump enjoys a fan base that has proven to be unwavering, but Swift enthusiasts are also known for their unwavering commitment to her.
Trump reacted with fear to the idea of Swift or other high-profile celebrities endorsing Biden, pointing to his unwavering base, according to the report.
Trump also reportedly questioned why Swift beat him for Time’s Person of the Year award in 2023, saying it “obviously” didn’t make any sense.
Agents aligned with the former president and close to the existing crusade have long been aware of Swift-Biden’s support, and some Trump allies have raised considerations with Trump in recent months, according to Rolling Stone.
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Swift has done nothing in recent months to hint at her preference for intervening in the 2024 election, but her many unwavering supporters have made her a long-awaited stand-in for Biden’s crusade and an imaginable challenge to Trump’s crusade.
The star’s relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and the team’s advancement to the 2024 Super Bowl have only served to elevate conversations about the duo’s significant popularity. Swift’s appearances at NFL games to support her beau have become a draw for new viewers to tune in to football games, even managing to make Sunday’s AFC championship game the most-viewed ever, per CBS.