Pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president after the recent debate against Donald Trump, expressing her support in an Instagram post signed "Childless Cat Lady," a reference to comments by Trump's running mate JD Vance. Swift praised Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted leader" and emphasized the need for calm leadership. She also commended Harris's vice-presidential pick, Tim Walz, for his advocacy on LGBTQ+ rights and women's issues. Swift's endorsement was partly motivated by a fake AI image of her endorsing Trump, which she said highlighted the dangers of misinformation. Trump responded by criticizing Swift, calling her "very liberal" and predicting market repercussions for her stance.