Taylor Swift is known for many things.
She is an incredibly talented musician with albums made sacred by her fans around the world, and is irresistibly stylish.
However, she has never been publicly political. Until now.
Writing a powerful message to her 112 million fans on Instagram, the 28-year-old performer said that due to events in her life and the world over the past two years, it’s time to publicly voice her opinions.
“I’m writing this post about the upcoming midterm elections on November 6th, in which I’ll be voting in the state of Tennessee. 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 the post.
“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 colour is terrifying, sickening and prevalent,” she added.
The singer of chart-topping Love Story explained that while she supports women in office, she is unable to vote for Marsha Blackburn, who is running for Senate in the state of Tennessee.
The actress then told her followers who she will be voting for and why, as well as encouraging her fans to register and do the same.
In early 2017, Swift won a trial between herself and a Colorado DJ accused of groping her during a 2013 pre-concert photo opportunity.
Robert Mueller was found guilty of assaulting and battering Swift by grabbing her bare bottom under her skirt. She sought just $1 US in damages.
It is unsurprising that Swift is finally voicing her political opinion in the current political climate of the United States.
Three days ago US actresses Emily Ratajowski and Amy Schumer were arrested after protesting the nomination of Judge Brett Kanaugh to the Supreme Court.
Actress Emily Ratajkowski confirmed she was arrested, sharing a photograph of herself in front of the US Capitol in Washington DC brandishing a sign reading: “Respect female existence or expect our resistance.”
Power to you, Swift.
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It's actually "David" Mueller who was the DJ who was found guilty of assaulting and battering Swift, not "Robert" Mueller as the article currently says - I can see Trump latching onto that "news" in one of his tweets, so please correct it - thanks!