MSNBC host Alex Wagner said Tuesday that Republicans want to “destroy” pop icon Taylor Swift because her left-leaning political beliefs are ruining “red state America.” He claimed that he claimed that.
New York Times columnist Michelle Goldberg appeared on Wagner's MSNBC show to discuss the viral reaction from some Republican officials regarding Swift and her influence in politics. Goldberg explained his theory to the MSNBC hosts, saying Republicans see Swift as a “pied piper” to young women and that Swift is a symbol of “nervous” women. He emphasized that he was “involved.” (Related: Megyn Kelly explains why she's 'not afraid' of Taylor Swift's 'magical endorsement')
“They are [Republicans] They've seen her as this “Pied Piper” to young women even before all of this happened. You know, her songs are mostly about romance and typical heterosexual relationships,” Goldberg said.
“The fact that she's single and unapologetic, or was single, the fact that she's unmarried. No matter what some football fans think, she's the one in this relationship who has a bigger career. The fact that she exists infuriates them because to them she represents an uptight woman who refuses to conform to traditional roles.
While Wagner agreed with some of Goldberg's claims, he focused on the alleged “representation of betrayal” that the pop icon represents, arguing that her “red state” American lifestyle is not a sign of her political beliefs. He emphasized that he was denying Republicans a “victory” because of this. (Related: Biden campaign reportedly has Taylor Swift endorsement at the top of its wish list)
“I mean, I agree that I think financial independence is a different thing, but I do think your first point about how she represents betrayal. star and is dating a tight end…they're going to the Super Bowl. What I'm trying to say is, this is red state America, and she's unashamedly progressive. It denies them victory, or democracy, or whatever you want to call it, and to them that means it has to be destroyed,” Wagner said.
After the Kansas City Chiefs won and clinched the Super Bowl on February 11, a video of Swift celebrating with her boyfriend, Kansas Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, went viral. While there are soccer fans, complained There is speculation from some Republican officials about Swift's appearance in an NFL game. distribution theory They say the relationship between the pop icons could be a political move by the Biden administration.
The New York Times circulated a report that said Biden officials were seeking the support of Swift, who is hugely popular among young voters.Swift previously supported Biden during the 2020 election, resulting in approximately 35,000 Americans register to vote.
