In a shocking turn of events, Taylor Swift’s manager has confirmed what many feared: ticket sales for the pop superstar’s much-anticipated tour have come to a screeching halt following her recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
What was once expected to be a sold-out, record-breaking tour has now turned into a ghost town of unsold seats and empty arenas. As Swift’s manager put it, “We’re not getting any ticket sales after the endorsement backlash.”
Swift, who has been known for her ability to sell out stadiums within minutes, has been blindsided by the fallout. Fans, it seems, have spoken, and many of them aren’t happy about their favorite pop star’s political pivot. And while Swift has never been one to shy away from controversy, this latest development is hitting her where it hurts: in the wallet.
It all started with a well-meaning Instagram post. Taylor Swift, a longtime advocate for social justice and progressive causes, publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for president.
The post, which was accompanied by a polished photo of Swift looking confident and politically engaged, read: “Kamala Harris is the future of this country. I’m proud to support her, and I hope my fans will too.”
What followed was not the tidal wave of support Swift had anticipated. Instead, fans—many of whom had come to love her for her catchy breakup anthems and empowerment ballads—began to unfollow in droves. But it wasn’t just social media where Swift felt the sting. Ticket sales for her upcoming Eras tour, which had been selling like hotcakes before the endorsement, suddenly ground to a halt.
“It’s like someone flipped a switch,” her manager said in a recent interview. “One minute we were celebrating record sales, the next we were watching the numbers flatline. We never saw it coming.”
For years, Taylor Swift’s fanbase—known affectionately as “Swifties”—has been a unified force of nature. But the Harris endorsement has thrown the fanbase into chaos. Many longtime fans, who had previously supported Swift through thick and thin, now felt betrayed by her decision to take sides in the political arena.
“I’m here for the music, not the politics,” said one former fan. “I used to love Taylor, but this is too much. I don’t need her telling me who to vote for.”
Swift’s team had anticipated some backlash but had no idea it would impact ticket sales to such an extent. “Sure, we thought a few fans might be upset,” her manager said. “But we never expected them to stop buying tickets altogether. We’ve had venues calling us asking if the tour is still happening because sales have completely dried up.”
In some cities, the numbers are truly dire. A venue in Dallas, Texas, which was expected to sell out in minutes, has reportedly only sold 1,500 tickets out of a capacity of 60,000. In Los Angeles, ticket sales for Swift’s three-night engagement at the SoFi Stadium were slashed from a sold-out show to just a few thousand, leaving Swift’s team scrambling to fill seats.
“We might have to start offering free tickets just to avoid the embarrassment of performing to an empty stadium,” Swift’s manager said, half-jokingly. “At this rate, we might have to rename the tour ‘The Empty Seats Tour.’”
In an effort to salvage the tour, Swift took to social media again—this time to address the backlash and the dip in ticket sales. In a video posted to her Instagram, Swift appeared more vulnerable than usual, clearly shaken by the sudden turn of events.
“Hey guys, I just wanted to talk to you all about what’s been going on,” Swift began, her voice cracking slightly. “I’ve always believed in standing up for what I think is right, and I don’t regret endorsing Kamala. But I never meant to alienate any of my fans. I love you all so much, and I hope we can get through this together.”
