Donald Trump has ignited a social media firestorm by employing artificial intelligence to promote a fabricated “Swifties For Trump” campaign, falsely insinuating that pop sensation Taylor Swift, a well-known Democrat, is supporting his presidential bid.
On Sunday, Trump took to his Truth Social platform, posting a series of AI-generated images and videos purporting to show Taylor Swift’s fans wearing “Swifties For Trump” T-shirts.
The images, accompanied by Trump’s triumphant caption, “I accept!”, included AI-generated posters depicting Swift in an Uncle Sam outfit urging voters to support Trump. The content also featured a mix of realistic and digitally altered photos, including one of a woman in a “Swifties For Trump” shirt.
Adding to the confusion, Trump shared a video featuring a woman claiming surprise at the notion of Swifties rallying for Trump. The video unfoundedly linked Swift’s recent tour disruptions to Trump, suggesting that her tour cancellations were somehow related to a broader political narrative.
Trump’s move comes as he desperately seeks to regain the spotlight with Vice President Kamala Harris’s Democratic National Convention set to commence in Chicago today.
The controversy coincides with speculation that Taylor Swift or Beyoncé might make appearances at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, which runs from August 19 to August 22. However, neither Swift’s nor Beyoncé’s representatives have confirmed any involvement.
Taylor Swift is currently performing in London as part of her Eras Tour, with shows scheduled at Wembley Stadium on Monday and Tuesday. The online uproar highlights the growing tension and misinformation surrounding the upcoming election season.
Check some of the reactions below:
In the last hour, Trump has made 22 posts on Truth Social, one more deranged than the next. Fake polls, people praising him, comparing himself to Lincoln, attacking people, threatening people, and posting AI pics of fake Swifties. He’s coming apart. pic.twitter.com/TLHFWckM6b
— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) August 18, 2024
There's just one flaw in Trump's plan. Taylor thinks he sucks.pic.twitter.com/pI9FezRrn3
— aka.stardust 🥥🌴 (@a_k_a_stardust) August 18, 2024
I feel a Swifty law suit on the horizon. She makes more money in one month, than Trump has made in 30 years, when you consider his highly leveraged debt obligations. Lawyer up Donny! You are going to have to sell a lot of Trump bibles to pay for it though.
— PPT@MJP (@MJPalermo10) August 18, 2024
Narcissist’s need a constant supply of attention
— Outspoken™️ (@Out5p0ken) August 18, 2024
Using Taylor Swift image for his political campaign could get him more than a cease & desist letter — it could literally bankrupt him.
— Don Draper (@DonDraperMadMen) August 18, 2024
What's he gonna do when Taylor and Bruce start rockin' the votes to #HarrisWalz2024 🤨😳
— CinnamonAndSpice (@CinnamonWSpice) August 18, 2024
He has absolutely zero moral or ethical boundaries
He is as bankrupt a person as you’ll ever come across
— Craig Jenkins (@positively_more) August 18, 2024
Omg…. Trump is even more deranged today than he was yesterday.
— Sense Wills🇺🇸🦅LFG! (@SenseWills) August 18, 2024
