Pop superstar Taylor Swift has officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president following Tuesday night's debate against Donald Trump.

In an Instagram post, Swift announced her support for Harris, calling her "a steady-handed, gifted leader" and praising her commitment to causes the singer holds dear.

"I'm voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them," Swift wrote, explaining her decision to break her silence on the 2024 election. This isn't Swift's first time backing a Democratic nominee—she was also vocal in her support for President Joe Biden and Harris in the 2020 election.

Swift, known for her massive social media presence, emphasized the importance of leadership rooted in calm rather than chaos. "I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos," she added. Alongside her statement, she shared a photo of herself with one of her cats, signing off as "Childless Cat Lady" in a playful nod to derogatory comments made by Trump’s running mate, JD Vance.

Vance, the Republican candidate for vice president, had previously referred to prominent Democrats, including Harris, as "a bunch of childless cat ladies who are miserable at their own lives," a statement he later dismissed as sarcastic. Swift’s subtle rebuke of these remarks underscored her decision to align herself with Harris.

In her post, Swift also praised Harris's running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, lauding his long-standing defense of LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and women’s reproductive freedoms.

The singer revealed that she felt compelled to go public with her political stance after an AI-generated image falsely portraying her as a Trump supporter was shared on his website. "It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation," Swift explained. "It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter."

Swift's followers, known as "Swifties," reacted strongly to Trump’s embrace of the fake images, accusing him of spreading false information. Swift’s Instagram post has since garnered over 4.5 million likes within just three hours of being uploaded, demonstrating her influence.

Swift concluded her post by urging young people and first-time voters to register, promising to share a link with more voting information. "I've done my research, and I've made my choice," she stated. "Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make."

This endorsement from one of the world’s biggest stars follows other high-profile endorsements of Harris from celebrities like John Legend, Olivia Rodrigo, and George Clooney, while Trump has received support from figures like Elon Musk and former wrestler Hulk Hogan.

Despite Swift’s influence, some experts believe her endorsement may not have a significant impact on shifting the election's outcome. Lauren Rosewarne, a professor at the University of Melbourne, pointed out that Swift’s fanbase—mostly young and female—already aligns with Harris’s supporter demographic.