The electoral fight is also a competition for the support of famous, influential figures from the world of business and pop culture. This campaign featured many representatives, especially of the latter group, who took sides. Which famous people supported Kamala Harris and who supported Donald Trump?
Four years ago, Lady Gaga not only openly supported Joe Biden. During its inauguration, she even had the honor of performing the American anthem. The famous singer consistently supports Democrats. Now, in the final stretch of the campaign, she encouraged people to vote for Kamala Harris. – I'm voting for someone who will be the president of all Americans. Come on, Pennsylvania, it's your turn. The country is counting on you, Lady Gaga said from the stage.
However, Lady Gaga only adds to the impressive list of celebrities who have supported Harris. Other high-profile names include: Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, LeBron James, Harrison Ford, Taylor Swift, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Eminem, Christina Aguilera, Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Steven Spielberg and Bruce Springsteen .
– Donald Trump is running to become an American tyrant. He doesn't understand this country, its history, or what it means to be deeply American. And that's why on November 5, I will vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. I call on all who believe in the American way of life to join me, said Bruce Springsteen.
– Kamala Harris will protect your right to disagree with her on policies or ideas so that we can then debate them, as we have for centuries. We will work together and move forward. The other guy demands unconditional loyalty, says he wants revenge, he emphasized HarrisonFord.
An exceptionally important figure in the galaxy of stars supporting Harris is Bad Bunny. The rapper, perhaps less known in our part of the world, is the idol of Puerto Ricans, whose votes may prove decisive, especially in Pennsylvania. – I love him, he's my favorite singer. I am glad that he will vote for the first woman president, said Maria Agosto, an American of Puerto Rican origin.
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Who supports Trump?
The bench of celebrities supporting Donald Trump is much shorter. It is opened by billionaire Elon Musk. Kanye West and Mel Gibson want to vote for the Republican candidate. Hulk Hogan is a frequent guest at Trump rallies.
During the elections, America is once again asking itself whether celebrity support for a specific candidate translates into his popularity among voters. According to the international research company YouGov, 11 percent of Americans admit that a famous person has made them change their position on a political issue at least once, and 7 percent admit that they have supported a candidate at least once because of the influence of a famous person.
However, the involvement of celebrities in the campaign can be a double-edged sword. Trump's campaign team suggested that since Vice President Harris surrounds herself with music and film stars, it means that she needs an “additional environment” because voters “noticed her deep incompetence and radicalism.”
Politicians without the support of celebrities often gain because they can present themselves to voters as “candidates of ordinary people.” The support of the richest man in the world does not help Trump in pursuing such a narrative. – America will not only be great. America will reach heights it has never seen before. The future will be amazing, Elon Musk said at one of Trump's rallies. Does celebrity involvement in politics help or hurt American democracy? Americans' opinions are strongly divided on this issue. In YouGov's survey, 20 percent of respondents said it helps, 25 percent said it has no impact, and 33 percent said it hurts.
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