A recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has led to lighthearted speculation that disgruntled Taylor Swift fans might be behind the incident. The shooting, which occurred just 500 yards away from Trump at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, coincided with a provocative post on Truth Social where Trump publicly declared his dislike for Swift.
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Observers noted that there was only a five-hour gap between Trump’s post and the shooting attempt, leading to the humorous conclusion that “Swifties,” as passionate Swift followers are known, could be the culprits. One Twitter/X user joked, “Swifties are really not to be played with,” sharing Trump’s post alongside a statement from his campaign confirming he was unharmed.
Another tweet quickly gained traction, humorously stating that “the Swifties wasted no time,” racking up over three million views in under a day. “I think it wasn’t the Swifties because Swifties never miss,” added another user, amplifying the jest.
The suspect, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested shortly after the incident, though the motives behind his actions remain unclear. Trump’s campaign assured the public that he emerged unscathed and powerfully stated, “I AM SAFE AND WELL! Nothing will slow me down!” He also expressed gratitude for his supporters.
In related news, Taylor Swift recently endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, praising her leadership style as composed in a recent Instagram post. This endorsement was eagerly anticipated by the Harris campaign and spurred a flurry of Swift-themed campaign merchandise, while the campaign cheekily utilized Swift’s songs to poke fun at Trump on the campaign trail, dubbing him “The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived,” referencing her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.