Taylor Swift Encourages Fans to Vote in the Presidential Primary Election in New Statement

While the Grammy Award winner did not point to a specific candidate she prefers — Democratic candidate, President Joe Biden, or potential Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump — Taylor has previously supported Democrats. Recently, many broadcasters and journalists have speculated over the influence that the “Love Story” artist has on voters. In fact, last year, many credited Taylor with the rise in voter registrations

“In the past, I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” she began in the caption. “I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country. I believe in the fight for LGBTQ rights, and that any form of discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender is WRONG. I believe that the systemic racism we still see in this country towards people of color is terrifying, sickening and prevalent. I cannot vote for someone who will not be willing to fight for dignity for ALL Americans, no matter their skin color, gender or who they love.”

Taylor then explained