One in five Americans believe Taylor Swift and Joe Biden re-election conspiracy, poll reveals

A Monmouth University poll found a significant portion of conspiracy believers are Trump supporters
The theory suggests collaboration between the US Defense Department and the pop star
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Lisa McLoughlin 15 February 2024
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A recent poll by Monmouth University has revealed that nearly one in five Americans believe a conspiracy theory alleging Taylor Swift's involvement in a government scheme to secure President Biden's re-election.

Among the findings published on Wednesday, 46 per cent of respondents claimed awareness of the theory, with 18 per cent admitting belief in it.

Of those believers, 71 per cent identified as Republicans and 83 per cent as Trump supporters. Moreover, 73 per cent also subscribed to the belief that the 2020 US Presidential election results were fraudulent.

The theory posits collaboration between the US Defense Department and the pop star to disseminate pro-Biden messaging aimed at undermining Mr Trump's support base.

It suggests Swift may be leveraging the NFL to amplify this propaganda to a wider audience.

Patrick Murray, director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute, noted: “The supposed Taylor Swift PsyOp conspiracy has legs among a decent number of Trump supporters. Even many who hadn’t heard about it before we polled them accept the idea as credible.

“Welcome to the 2024 election.”

President Joe Biden is going up for re-election this year
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Regarding Swift's potential role in encouraging voter turnout, 68 per cent of the American public endorsed the idea, with strong support from Democrats (88 per cent) but more tepid backing from Republicans (42 per cent).

The 34-year-old global superstar has dominated headlines after announcing her new album The Tortured Poets Department, which will be out April 19, while making Grammy Award history earlier this month.

At the ceremony, she became the first artist and female to win Album of the Year four times, a record that was previously held by Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.

The Trouble singer continued set social media a buzz when she confirmed her 11th album release during her acceptance speech.

Aside from her award wins and music news, she continued to garner attention as she attended the Super Bowl to support boyfriend and Kanas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

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