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- Donald Trump appears to have shared AI-generated images of Taylor Swift and her fans.
- The images, which have telltale signs of AI use, show Swift and fans endorsing him in the election.
- Swift has not endorsed any candidate and previously supported the Biden-Harris campaign.
Donald Trump has picked a fight with the Swifties.
The former president posted a series of images on his Truth Social account that appeared to show Taylor Swift and her fans endorsing him in the 2024 election with the caption: “I accept.”
However, several of the images, including one of Swift dressed as Uncle Sam featuring the text “Taylor wants you to vote for Donald Trump” appear to have been AI-generated. Seven images showing rows of fans in “Swifties for Trump” t-shirts also display typical AI markers.
Swift has not endorsed either presidential candidate, but previously supported the Biden-Harris campaign and accused Trump of “stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism.”
While one image does appear to be a genuine picture of Trump supporter Jenna Piwowarczyk, Swift’s fans are not pleased with the AI images.
“Swifties — let’s get Taylor’s attention on this. It’s disgusting. We know Tay does not support Trump or the use of AI to spread misinformation using her likeness. She needs to get her legal team to respond ASAP,” one X user said.
Swifties – let’s get Taylor’s attention on this. It’s disgusting. We know Tay does not support Trump or the use of AI to spread misinformation using her likeness. She needs to get her legal team to respond ASAP. pic.twitter.com/P9HhtQ84MC
— hunty ☀️ (@huntys_pov) August 18, 2024
Others encouraged the singer to take legal action against Trump for using her likeness without permission.
In a response to Trump’s Truth Social post, one user said: “She would NEVER endorse you. You’re talking about the queen of the childless cat ladies here. Girlfriend has her own damn army.”
“I hope this triggers Taylor Swift to come all out in support of Harris. You don’t play with the Swifties,” another X user posted.
With a US adult fan base nearly as large as the 2020 presidential vote count, the superstar’s endorsement could significantly boost either campaign. Swift’s fans are also known for their fierce loyalty and organization — getting on their bad side is unlikely to work out well for the former president.
The Trump campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Business Insider.