In reaction to Donald Trump’s recent reelection, Taylor Swift declared her intention to boycott red states. Swift said she could no longer “in good conscience bring.
Her music to places that support divisive and regressive leaders” in an emotional Instagram statement announcing she would no longer be playing in states that supported Trump.
Swift’s choice, which was made only days after the election results, has caused millions of fans to respond in a variety of ways, from praise to indignation.
While her blue-state fans are supporting her move as a daring stand for liberalism, red-state Swifties are feeling devastated. Swift said in her statement that “this is a personal and painful choice.”
However, I just cannot function in situations where equality and love are not respected since I am a believer in those ideals. I urge everyone of my followers to consider the world.
We are creating and the ways in which we might establish areas for harmony and advancement. Many Swift admirers have been shocked by the boycott.
