Yes, Taylor Swift, the very woman who could once sell out stadiums in minutes and crash ticketing websites just by announcing a tour, now finds herself struggling to fill venues. The pop icon’s decision to wade into the murky waters of politics has left her fanbase divided—and, if ticket sales are any indication, more than a little disillusioned.

Swift’s political endorsement, delivered with her signature polished poise on Instagram Live, was meant to be a moment of empowerment and clarity. But instead of rallying her legions of fans behind her, the pop queen’s bold support for Vice President Kamala Harris has apparently triggered a backlash that no one—least of all Swift herself—saw coming.

“I think Kamala Harris is the perfect role model for our country,” Swift had said, smiling confidently into her phone camera. The moment was pure Taylor: perfectly crafted, socially conscious, and delivered with just the right amount of charm. But then, like a bad remix of Shake It Off, things went south. Fast.

Swifties, it turns out, aren’t as monolithic as the star might have believed. While some cheered her on for standing up for what she believes in, others weren’t so pleased about the injection of politics into their pop star’s glitter-filled world. Almost immediately after the endorsement, social media platforms lit up with angry comments, memes, and—worst of all for Swift—refund requests.

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