Harris-Walz campaign selling Taylor Swift-inspired friendship bracelets after endorsement
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Following an endorsement from singer Taylor Swift, the Harris-Walz campaign began selling friendship bracelets as part of its merchandise. Anadolu via Getty Images
The Harris-Walz campaign just made a major Swiftie move.
After Taylor Swift officially endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her vice president pick, Minnesota governor Tim Walz, on Tuesday night, the democratic nominee’s campaign began selling Harris-Walz Friendship Bracelets as part of its merchandise.
While the accessory quickly sold out, the $20 purchase includes “two adjustable, waterproof bracelets with clay beads” that say “Harris-Walz,” which would act as a donation to the Harris Victory Fund.
“Are you ready for it?” the description asks supporters, referencing Swift’s 2018 song “… Ready for It?” “Harris-Walz friendship bracelets are here!”
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For $20, supporters could shop “two adjustable, waterproof bracelets with clay beads” that read “Harris-Walz.” http://www.kamalaharris.com
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Swift’s endorsement came shortly after Harris debated former president Donald Trump on Tuesday. AFP via Getty Images
After Tuesday night’s debate between Harris and former president Donald Trump, Swift took to Instagram, sharing a photo of herself holding her cat, Benjamin Button, writing in the caption that she’s endorsing Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” the text read, before listing specific reasons for her support.
“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
Swift then signed off by calling herself a “Childless Cat Lady” — a dig at Trump’s running mate, J.D. Vance, who once remarked that “childless cat ladies” are running the country.
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Harris’ campaign was clearly excited to be backed by the singer, with the account @KamalaHQ resharing Swift’s post on X (formerly Twitter) in a video that featured her song “…Ready For It?”
A photo of the current Vice President on stage in front of a crowd was also included in the clip with a caption that simply said “Ready for it 🫶 .”
It’s no surprise that the Harris-Walz campaign would choose to sell their own version of the Swiftie-approved friendship bracelet.
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The account @HarrisHQ later reshared Swift’s post in a video set to the singer’s song “…Ready For it?” Getty Images for TAS Rights Management
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The Harris-Walz campaign also sells Chappell Roan-inspired camo hats and has partnered with 16 fashion designers for a merchandise drop. Getty Images
Aside from beaded bracelets being a staple for the pop star’s fans, being traded throughout her Eras Tour, the Harris-Walz campaign also sell a $40 camo hat, which looks super similar to an option sold by singer Chappell Roan that reads “Midwest Princess.”
The campaign has also collaborated with 16 different fashion designers, including Vera Wang, Thom Browne, Sergio Hudson, and Prabal Gurung, on a range of clothing and accessories for its “Designers for Democracy” drop.
Fingers crossed the friendship bracelet is restocked in the near future!
