Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sells Only 2,000 Tickets After Harris Endorsement Sparks Major Fan Backlash
In what could only be described as an unthinkable twist for the world’s pop music darling, Taylor Swift’s much-anticipated Eras Tour has sold a shockingly low 2,000 tickets following her controversial political endorsement. Yes, the woman who famously shut down Ticketmaster with the sheer demand for her tickets now finds herself performing to a stadium that might as well be hosting a high school graduation ceremony. What happened? Well, according to the internet (the infallible source of truth, of course), it’s all because of the endorsement.
Swift, who has transformed herself from country ingénue to pop icon to political activist, recently used her massive platform to publicly endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 election. The backlash? Let’s just say it hit harder than Kanye crashing her 2009 VMA speech. Fans who once cheered her on through breakups, makeups, and beatdowns suddenly decided they had reached their breaking point. And the result? Only 2,000 tickets sold to a tour that was expected to break records.
Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris was delivered via Instagram Live, in true Taylor fashion—complete with an acoustic guitar in the background, soft lighting, and a perfectly crafted speech about empowerment, democracy, and, of course, feminism. “I believe Kamala Harris is the role model our country needs,” Swift said with her trademark sincerity. “She represents the best of what we can be, and I am proud to stand behind her.”
Cue the immediate meltdown on social media.
Fans—many of whom have loved Swift through every album era from Fearless to Lover—were divided in an instant. Some praised her for speaking out and using her platform to make a difference. But others, well, they weren’t so happy. “I loved Taylor for her music, not for her political opinions,” one fan tweeted. “I’m not here for endorsements—I’m here for bops.”
And thus began what can only be described as the Great Swiftie Divide of 2024.
For years, Taylor Swift’s fans have been known for their undying loyalty. Swifties have stood by her through every boyfriend breakup, every Grammy snub, and even that Reputation snake branding debacle. But, it seems, when it comes to politics, some fans have decided it’s time to “Shake It Off” — as in, shake off their devotion to Swift.
