Swifties for Kamala Raise Funds in Zoom Event

A new initiative called 'Swifties for Kamala' has emerged, rallying fans of Taylor Swift to support Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, although Swift herself is not involved. The group's inaugural fundraising call attracted over 34,000 viewers and raised more than $140,000, featuring notable speakers such as Senators Elizabeth Warren, Kirsten Gillibrand, and singer Carole King. The call aimed to leverage the fanbase's enthusiasm for Swift into political action, with speakers incorporating Swift lyrics and references into their addresses. Warren emphasized the challenges ahead for the campaign, while King offered encouragement and shared personal anecdotes. The event included a performance by King, who described Swift as her 'musical granddaughter.' This coalition joins other identity-based fundraising efforts supporting Harris, highlighting the intersection of pop culture and politics.