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Pop superstar Taylor Swift’s summer ended on a sour note, as a new national poll revealed that fewer Americans view her favourably than former President Donald Trump.

The New York Times/Siena College poll from Sept. 11-16 showed Trump earning a 47% favourability rating following Swift’s endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

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Swift’s endorsement of Harris on Instagram, citing the vice president’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, abortion rights, and access to IVF, sparked a social media backlash from Trump, who responded by stating, “I hate Taylor Swift!” Harris also surpassed Swift in favourability, with 48% of respondents viewing the vice president positively.

Taylor Swift performing on stage in a sparkly leotard, holding a microphone, during her Eras Tour in Lisbon, 2024 — Billionaire pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president earlier this month. AFP via Getty Images

Despite this, Trump and Harris had higher unfavourable ratings than Swift, with Trump viewed negatively by 50% and Harris by 48%. Swift, by contrast, was viewed unfavourably by 34% of respondents, while 22% expressed no opinion. Swift remained popular among Democrats, with 70% holding a favourable view of her, compared to 41% of independents and 23% of Republicans.

Former President Donald Trump says he "hates" Swift after her endorsement of Harris. — Former President Donald Trump says he “hates” Swift after her endorsement of Harris. Stephen Yang for the New York Post

Taylor Swift fan, Jenna Piwowarczyk, posing with a group of people for a photo promoting 'Swifties for Trump' Swift’s endorsement of Harris came shortly after Republican VP nominee JD Vance made remarks about childless women. Swift declared her support for Harris as a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who offers “calm and not chaos.”

White T-shirt featuring colorful images of Donald Trump during his presidency, inspired by Taylor Swift's Eras tour merchandise. — Trump has produced his own Swift-inspired merchandise, including a shirt that replicates one of her own. Team Trump/X

In her Instagram post, Swift, who jokingly referred to herself as a “Childless Cat Lady,” attached a photo of herself with her Ragdoll cat, Benjamin Button, from her 2023 *Time* Person of the Year photoshoot.