The news network that prefers Taylor Swift to focus on her music has been open to conservative celebrities taking the spotlight.
Taylor Swift, a ubiquitous presence across various platforms, from sold-out arenas during the Eras Tour to appearing in concert films and supporting her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at Kansas City Chiefs games, has now become a prominent figure in the minds of Fox News hosts.
Following reports of the Biden re-election campaign seeking an endorsement from the singer, who previously supported President Biden in 2020, commentators on the network reacted with fervor. Jeanine Pirro cautioned against political involvement, urging Taylor Swift to stay away from it, while Charly Arnolt implored viewers not to blindly trust everything she says. Sean Hannity even addressed the situation during prime time, suggesting she reconsider her stance.
This frenzy on Fox News comes after a period where commentators entertained elaborate conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, insinuating that their relationship was staged, the NFL was manipulating outcomes for the Chiefs, and it was all orchestrated to pave the way for a Biden endorsement. The speculation even extended to the absurd notion that Swift’s success was a government-engineered psychological operation.
Looking back, the hysteria surrounding Taylor Swift’s involvement pales in comparison to past sensationalized narratives.
While opinions on celebrity political influence vary, Fox News’ stance on the matter seems contradictory given its history. The network has featured Gene Simmons of Kiss discussing the Ebola outbreak, fashion model Fabio attributing crime in California to liberalism, and Kid Rock sharing his views on cancel culture. Additionally, actor Jim Caviezel proclaimed Donald J. Trump as “the new Moses” on “Fox & Friends,” further blurring the lines between entertainment and politics.
It’s worth noting that Fox News played a significant role in propelling a certain TV celebrity into the political arena, who happens to be the anticipated opponent of Mr. Biden in the upcoming elections.
