According to the US newspaper The Hill, mega stars such as Taylor Swift and Beyoncé may have unintentionally contributed to Kamala Harris’ defeat by Trump, despite publicly supporting the Democrat. It is believed that they made Harris appear too out of touch and elitist. She then lost in all crucial swing states. There are now calls within the Democratic Party to focus on the concerns of “ordinary, hard-working people.”
.highlight]:pb-[0.2em] ng-star-inserted”>Misjudgment
The Harris campaign thought that celebrity supporters could use their public support to emphasize the importance of the election and thus encourage more people to vote. However, Mark Penn, an adviser to Hillary Clinton‘s 2008 presidential campaign, contradicted this on X, stating that voters don’t listen to Hollywood celebrities when it comes to voting. For most voters, Hollywood is entertaining, but far removed from their real concerns about the election.
.highlight]:pb-[0.2em] ng-star-inserted”>Trump relies on “former stars”
Trump understands the value of celebrity, according to The Hill, but relied on non-A-list celebrities like Hulk Hogan and Kid Rock. Democrats scoffed at it, calling them “former stars” or “fringe figures.” But it is precisely this support that may have contributed to Trump’s election victory, as the Republicans in the USA have become the party of workers.
