Taylor Swift and the ‘Super Bowl plot’ to swing the election
Feb 9, 2024
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In this episode, Ben Hoyle, Foreign Ed, discusses the conspiracy theory involving Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, and the US election. Topics include Taylor Swift's success in the music industry, her connection to the Super Bowl and American football, the wild theory of rigging the Super Bowl for Swift's endorsement, and the implications of her political involvement. The episode also explores the appeal of conspiracy theories and Taylor Swift's influence in public discourse.
Taylor Swift's fame and popularity extends beyond her music, as her relationship with Travis Kelsey generated an additional $330 million for the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL.
The conspiracy theory surrounding Taylor Swift suggests she is being used as a tool to rig the 2024 election for Joe Biden by securing her endorsement through orchestrated media exposure from her boyfriend's Super Bowl win.
Deep dives
Taylor Swift's Popularity and Influence
Taylor Swift is a prominent and influential pop star who holds immense sway in the music industry. Her success not only breaks records but also impacts stock markets and the overall industry. With her recent Grammy win for Album of the Year, she became the first person to achieve this feat four times. Swift's fame and popularity extend beyond her music, as seen with her relationship with Travis Kelsey, an NFL player for the Kansas City Chiefs. Their relationship generated an additional $330 million for the team and the league. However, this innocent romance has become part of a wild conspiracy theory that involves Swift being used as a tool to rig the 2024 election for Joe Biden.
The Taylor Swift Conspiracy
The conspiracy theory surrounding Taylor Swift suggests that her relationship with Travis Kelsey and his team's success in reaching the Super Bowl are orchestrated to gain maximum media exposure for Swift. Speculation from right-wing circles claims that this is a plot by the Biden administration or the deep state to secure Swift's endorsement. The theory posits that if Swift endorses Biden after her boyfriend's team wins the Super Bowl, it will significantly boost her popularity, ultimately influencing people to vote for Biden in the election. Although this theory is baseless and lacks any evidence, it has garnered attention on social media, newspapers, and even news outlets like Fox News.
Taylor Swift's Political Influence
Taylor Swift's unique position as a cultural figure with a massive fan base allows her to potentially sway public opinion, especially among the youth and suburban millennial mothers. Polls show that 53% of adult Americans identify as Taylor Swift fans, with 18% of voters indicating they would be more likely to vote for a candidate endorsed by Swift. Her endorsements and involvement in political issues, such as supporting LGBTQ rights and fighting against deepfake pornography, demonstrate her influence on her followers. The upcoming election in 2024, with a significant number of new Gen Z voters, presents an opportunity for Swift to encourage voter turnout, potentially making a game-changing impact on the outcome.
It’s Super Bowl Sunday in America this weekend. But whispers from some corners of the internet suggest there’s a bigger game afoot. So just how did Taylor Swift find herself at the centre of a conspiracy theory involving America's biggest television event and a presidential election? And is there any truth to any of it?
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Guest: Ben Hoyle, Foreign Editor, The Sunday Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Clips: Recording Academy/GRAMMYs, MSNBC, NBC, NFLonFOX, Netflix, TikTok/NowThis, CNN, Taylor Swift, Restoring National Confidence Summit