Whoopi Goldberg has addressed JD Vance's recent criticism of Taylor Swift during a segment on "The View" following the singer's endorsement of Kamala Harris.
In a televised debate held on September 10, 2024, Vance, who is running as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate, labelled Swift a "billionaire celebrity" who is "fundamentally disconnected" from the average American. He emphasized that issues like rising grocery and housing prices do not affect celebrities in the same way they do middle-class Americans. Vance stated, "When grocery prices go by 20%, it hurts most Americans. It doesn't hurt Taylor Swift."
Goldberg responded sharply to Vance's comments, declaring, "You don't know what affects her! You don't know her money! How you talking about her?" She then urged him to be quiet, calling his remarks rude but later retracted her statement, explaining that she dislikes when pundits instruct others to silence themselves. She noted the significance of Swift's political involvement in a volatile environment.
Swift's endorsement appeared to have a significant impact, reportedly leading to a 500% increase in voter registration among her followers, according to data shared by Swift's team.
In her endorsement, Swift praised Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted leader" and emphasized the importance of calm leadership over chaos. During the recent 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Swift made headlines by becoming the first artist to win the Video of the Year award for three consecutive years, receiving a total of seven awards.
Swift's achievements and political aspirations are causing ripples in the Republican camp, with Trump commenting that she would "probably pay a price for it in the marketplace." This situation represents a growing tension within American politics as celebrities increasingly endorse candidates.
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