Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former aide to President Donald Trump, publicly encouraged pop star Taylor Swift to run for the presidency.
This unexpected endorsement comes from a woman who once held a significant role in the Trump administration, serving as the White House Director of Strategic Communications and Assistant in 2020.
Griffin, who is now 34 years old, has since distanced herself from Trump and his policies. She has openly declared that she no longer supports the businessman-turned-politician and has confirmed that she would not vote for him in any future elections.
This shift in political allegiance is noteworthy, considering her previous position within the Trump administration.
An Echelon Insights poll revealed that Taylor Swift is the third person Americans most want as president of the United States.
In the survey, people were asked who they would vote for president if the election were today, Taylor Swift was the third most mentioned:
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— Pop Tingz (@ThePopTingz) July 5, 2023
The endorsement of Swift came during an episode of The View: Behind The Table podcast. Griffin humorously suggested that Swift, aged 33, should consider entering the presidential race.
The comment was made amidst a discussion about Swift’s rumored relationship with football player Travis Kelce. Griffin joked that if it looked like Trump was going to win another term, Swift should step up and challenge him, as she might be the only person capable of defeating him.
Swift, a globally recognized pop icon, has previously demonstrated her influence in the political sphere. Last month, she used her platform to encourage thousands of her 272 million Instagram followers to register to vote on National Registration Day.
Her call to action reportedly resulted in over 35,000 first-time voters registering via Vote.org, a non-profit, non-partisan organization.
Griffin’s endorsement of Swift for president has sparked a lively debate among her co-hosts on The View. While some panelists, like Whoopi Goldberg and Sara Haines, expressed disinterest in Swift’s personal life, Griffin stood firm in her support for the pop star.
She even declared herself a ‘Swiftie,’ a term used by Taylor Swift’s fanbase, during the podcast.
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Has @taylorswift13 made a deal with George Soros and Alex Soros to get the rights to her music back in exchange for getting Zoomers registered to vote Democrat against President Trump ahead of the 2024 Presidential election?
Gen Z + Taylor Swift = Gavin Newsom in the… pic.twitter.com/NzxQIt3Bsg
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) September 26, 2023
Griffin’s comments about Swift’s potential presidential run were made in jest, but they highlight an interesting aspect of American politics. Celebrities, with their massive followings and influence, can potentially sway public opinion and impact political outcomes.
Swift, with her vast fan base and demonstrated ability to mobilize her followers, could indeed be a formidable contender in a hypothetical race against Trump.
Alyssa Farah Griffin’s endorsement of Taylor Swift for president is a fascinating development in the ever-evolving landscape of American politics. Whether or not Swift will heed this call and step into the political arena remains to be seen.
