Caitlin Clark Explains Why She Liked Taylor Swift’s Post Endorsing Kamala Harris for President

Mar. 15, 2025

Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift.Photo:Jeff Dean/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

Jeff Dean/Getty; Gilbert Flores/Billboard via Getty

WNBA rookie standoutCaitlin Clarkis speaking up about her decision to likeTaylor Swift’s Instagram endorsement ofKamala Harris.

“I have this amazing platform, so I think the biggest thing would be just encourage people to register to vote,” Clark, 22,said to reporters during her media availabilityon Wednesday, Sept. 11, a day after Swift posted her backing of Harris on the social media platform.

The Indiana Fever rookie added, “That’s the biggest thing I can do with the platform that I have, and that’s the same thing Taylor [Swift] did."

While Clark stopped short of offering her own endorsement, she emphasized the importance of voters' rights.

“Continue to educate yourself on the candidates that we have," she said, “The policies that they’re supporting — I think that’s the biggest thing you can do. And that’s what I would recommend to every single person that has the opportunity [to vote] in our country.”

Caitlin Clark.Sage East/NBAE via Getty

Sage East/NBAE via Getty

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Though she didn’t officially endorse either presidential candidate, Clark is now courting controversy from followers on her Instagram account,many of whom have criticizedthe WNBA star for dipping her toe into political waters.

In the case of Swift, her decision to endorse Harris was about being “transparent,” she said.

Moments afterHarris wrapped her first debate with her opponent, former presidentDonald Trump, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the “Fortnight” singer posted a lengthy message of support.

“Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight,” Swift, 34,began in an Instagram post, alongside a photo of herself holding her cat. “If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country.”

“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make.”

source: people.com