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By Rosie Marder
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In a new book chronicling his time as a reality star, Donald Trump shared his thoughts on Taylor Swift, focusing particularly on her appearance.
"I think she's beautiful — very beautiful! I find her very beautiful," he remarked to Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh, the author of the book.
When questioned about Swift's political leanings, Trump speculated, "I think she's liberal. She probably doesn't like Trump. I hear she's very talented. I think she's very beautiful, actually — unusually beautiful!"
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In the past, Swift was known for keeping her political views separate from her music, but she eventually made her stance clear. While she initially remained tight-lipped about her beliefs, rumors circulated during the 2016 election suggesting she might be Republican due to her silence.
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However, Swift broke her silence in 2018 by publicly endorsing Tennessee Democratic candidates Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper. This shift was documented in her film Miss Americana, where she explained her change of heart.
In an Instagram post featured in the documentary, Swift articulated her reasons for finally speaking out politically.
"In the past I've been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now," she wrote on Instagram in October 2018. "I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country."
In Miss Americana, Swift reflected on her past reluctance to engage in politics, and revealed the pressures within the country music industry to avoid imposing political views on fans. "Part of the fabric of being a country artist is don't force your politics on people," she explained. "Let people live their lives. That is grilled into us."
She continued: "Back in the [2016] presidential election, I was in such a horrendous place that I wasn't going to pop my head out," she explains. "These aren't your dad's celebrities and these aren't your dad's Republicans... I need to be on the right side of history."
Swift's activism extended to calling out Trump directly, condemning his actions and rhetoric on social media in 2020. "After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? 'When the looting starts the shooting starts'??? We will vote you out in November," she tweeted at Trump.
Swift has not announced any endorsements for the upcoming 2024 election.
Correction 6/10/2024, 1:54 p.m. ET: This article was updated to properly reflect the authorship of 'Apprentice in Wonderland.'
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