Social media experts were quick to weigh in on the phenomenon. “This is unprecedented,” said one digital strategist. “We’ve seen celebrities lose followers over controversial statements or actions, but this is the first time we’ve seen such a massive drop triggered by a single post from a political figure. It speaks to the incredible power that Trump still wields over his followers.”

While many assumed Swift’s fanbase would rally behind her, the sheer volume of unfollows suggests that Trump’s influence extends far beyond the political sphere. Some followers may have left out of political alignment with Trump, while others may have simply been swept up in the spectacle of it all.

“It’s like a social media stampede,” one analyst remarked. “People saw the hashtag trending and just jumped on the bandwagon. It’s the digital equivalent of a snowball rolling downhill—it just keeps getting bigger.”

Of course, Taylor Swift’s famously devoted fanbase, the Swifties, were not about to let their idol take such a hit without a fight. As news of the mass unfollowing spread, Swifties across the globe took to Instagram, Twitter, and even Truth Social (yes, some brave souls ventured into enemy territory) to defend their queen.

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