Taylor Swift is the subject of an erroneous report that she is set to join forces with fellow singer Beyoncé to host a fundraising concert for Vice President Kamala Harris following her late entry into the presidential race.
President Joe Biden announced on Sunday in a statement posted on social media that he would not be seeking reelection in the 2024 presidential race, following weeks of pressure from within his own party and from key Democratic donors to step down amid concerns over his age and mental acuity.
After Biden endorsed Harris to succeed him as the nominee, the vice president said in a statement of her own that she was “honored to have the president’s endorsement.” She continued: “My intention is to earn and win this nomination. Over the past year, I have traveled across the country, talking with Americans about the clear choice in this momentous election. And that is what I will continue to do in the days and weeks ahead.”
“I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic Party—and unite our nation—to defeat Donald Trump and his extreme Project 2025 agenda. We have 107 days until election day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win,” she concluded.
Amid unanswered calls for Swift to speak out and endorse Harris at a time when she has yet to publicly back a presidential candidate, an article was this week published on a website called UK Discoverer purporting to have information on a Los Angeles show.
Breaking News: Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to Host Monumental Fundraising Concert in Support of Kamala Harris,” read the article’s headline, which claimed the announcement “has sent shockwaves through the entertainment and political worlds, with many dubbing it a game-changing moment in the current political landscape.”
According to the article, there were rumors that the event would also feature other top-selling music stars, including Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Jay-Z, and Kendrick Lamar.
A joint statement attributed to Grammy winners Swift and Beyoncé read: “We believe in the power of music to bring people together and drive change. This concert is our way of using our platforms to support a leader who is dedicated to making a positive impact on our country. We are thrilled to bring our fans together for a night of incredible music and unity in support of Kamala Harris.”
The article was shared on X, formerly Twitter, by TV analyst Joyce Vance, who served as United States attorney for the Northern District of Alabama from 2009 to 2017. Vance has approximately 1 million followers on the social media platform.
