Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is urging pop sensation Taylor Swift to make a significant political endorsement ahead of the upcoming election, suggesting that her support could sway millions of young voters. Lemon specifically called on Swift to back Vice President Kamala Harris, predicting her influence could mobilize youth voters in record numbers.
“Taylor Swift needs to step forward. She’s very influential. She can move an election,” Lemon said in an interview with the Daily Mail on Friday while walking through New York City. He emphasized that Swift’s endorsement of Harris could be a “game changer,” given the singer’s enormous fan base and her growing social and political reach.
With nearly 500 million followers across social media, Swift’s platform holds unprecedented power to affect public opinion, especially among young voters. Lemon, highlighting Swift’s past political advocacy, noted her vocal support for women’s rights and democracy, urging her to take a stand as the election nears.
“If she believes in women’s reproductive rights and a woman’s right to choose—and in democracy—I would say that Taylor Swift needs to come through,” Lemon remarked. He added that it would be a “wasted opportunity” for Swift not to use her platform to endorse Harris, citing the potential impact on the November election outcome.
Though Swift has largely remained neutral in politics, she broke her silence during the 2020 election with a strong endorsement of President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris. Whether she will make a similar statement in this election remains to be seen, but Lemon’s comments have intensified speculation about the role Swift’s influence might play in mobilizing voters.
