"The Swift Effect: Unraveling Conspiracy Theories and Political Backlash"
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Far-right, Trump-supporting conservatives are spreading conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, and the 2024 election, speculating that her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a plot to influence the presidential contest. The collision of the Super Bowl and a contentious presidential race has propelled the right-wing backlash to new heights, with influential figures and conservative media outlets weighing in. The attention focused on Swift has also attracted abuse, including the spread of nonconsensual deepfake pornography, highlighting the prevalence of gendered abuse online.
Topics:nation#conspiracy-theories#entertainment#right-wing-backlash#super-bowl#taylor-swift#travis-kelce
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- James Carville knocks ‘sexually inadequate’ Taylor Swift conspiracy theorists The Hill
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