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Taylor Swift’s Influence Astonishes UFC Athlete After Presidential Election Endorsement Boost

Taylor Swift's Influence Astonishes UFC Athlete After Presidential Election Endorsement Boost Like it or not, Taylor Swift’s endorsement of current Vice President Kamala Harris could have major implications come election…

Like it or not, Taylor Swift’s endorsement of current Vice President Kamala Harris could have major implications come election night in the United States.

Last week, ‘Tay-Tay’ made waves on social media when she announced that on November 5, she would be casting her vote for Harris shortly after the VP’s first debate with ex-POTUS Donald Trump was in the books.

“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote in a lengthy post on Instagram. “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.”

Swift also posted a custom link to the vote.org website and encouraged her 284 million followers to register.

“I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early,” she wrote in a corresponding Instagram story.

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According to a report from CBS News, Swift’s endorsement has sparked a “400% or 500% increase” in voter registration with roughly 10,000 people per hour.

‘Action Man’ shocked by the influence of Taylor Swift

Getting wind of the report, middleweight star Chris Curtis was genuinely surprised by the influence that Swift appears to have over her fans.

Huh… well fuck. Lmao, I guess I genuinely underestimated the sheer power of Taylor Swift. Guys, that's actually kind of terrifying https://t.co/Ck6FabMy0d

— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) September 13, 2024

“Huh… well f*ck,” Curtis wrote on X. “Lmao, I guess I genuinely underestimated the sheer power of Taylor Swift. Guys, that’s actually kind of terrifying.”

“I guess I’ve never had idols that influenced me on that level,” Curtis added while responding to fans online. “Like I honestly believe she could mobilize a small military force if she wanted to.”

Has the call to action from the 14-time Grammy Award winner influenced your decision to vote in the 2024 presidential election this fall?

Donald Trump Shooting: Justin Gaethje Responds to ‘Evil’ Criticism of Trump’s Golf Course Incident with Short Tweet

Justin Gaethje is not amused. On Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump was the subject of another apparent assassination…

Justin Gaethje is not amused.

On Sunday, former U.S. President Donald Trump was the subject of another apparent assassination attempt while at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, was arrested as a suspect and charged with firearms offenses.

The incident comes two months removed from an attempt on the ex-POTUS’ life while he was speaking at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Trump was grazed in the ear before being rushed off the stage by members of the Secret Service.

Needless to say, news of Trump’s second attempted assassination in as many months sparked a variety of responses from social media users. One that seems to be getting a lot of attention came from Rachel Vindman, the wife of former Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, who was the chief witness in the 2019 impeachment proceedings of Trump.

Vindman made light of the second attempt on Trump’s life, writing in a since-deleted post: “No ears were harmed. Carry on with your Sunday afternoon.”

Justin Gaethje Reacts to rachel vindman’s ‘evil’ comment

Unsurprisingly, those who lean towards the right side of the political spectrum were quick to condemn Vindman’s comments, including former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje, who didn’t hold back in his response.

“Evil b*tch here,” Gaethje posted. “Wow.”

It’s been five months since fight fans saw Gaethje suffer a buzzer-beating knockout loss against Max Holloway at UFC 300, surrendering his BMF title in the process. Since then, Gaethje has compiled a list of four potential opponents for his return.

“I think Dustin Poirier, I beat him, he fought for a belt (and) there’s always those certain set of circumstances that can happen which will lead to (a title shot),” Gaethje told MMA Junkie and other reporters during a recent media scrum. “I think this fight with (Makhachev) and Tsarukyan is the next fight, then there’s kind of another opportunity for somebody like how Dustin Poirier stepped in. There’s not a clear contender.

“I have to fight and win then I’m right back in there. I have a list. I think (Dan) Hooker, (Charles) Oliveira, Poirier and (Alexander) Volkanovski is a list of four people that I think any of those would do for me what I need to do to get back in the picture.”

Donald Trump Mangles Henry Cejudo’s Name, Struggles to Introduce UFC and Olympic Athlete

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants,…

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants, has earned acclaim as a two-division UFC Champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist. During a rally, Trump tried and failed to say Cejudo’s name as he appeared to forget.

Donald Trump Struggles with Henry Cejudo’s Name at Rally

Son of immigrants, Henry Cejudo began his athletic career in wrestling, where he excelled in high school and went on to win numerous national and international titles, culminating in a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in freestyle wrestling. He set a record for the youngest American wrestler to earn a gold medal in history.

Henry Cejudo

Cejudo would then switch to MMA and pick up two world titles in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He then retired, then later came back. During his comeback, he has struggled to find success.

Henry Cejudo is the son of immigrants. His mother, Nelly Rico, was an illegal immigrant from Mexico, while his father, Jorge Cejudo, also had Mexican roots but struggled with addiction and abusive behavior. After his father’s deportation when Cejudo was six, his mother moved the family to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked multiple jobs to support her seven children.

Donald Trump is a coastal billionaire, born of a rich family, known for his luxury hotels, and has led multiple businesses into bankruptcy. Trump has tried success with various ventures such as Trump Airlines, Trump Vodka, Trump University, Trump’s Taj Mahal, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Trump Castle, Trump Entertainment Resorts, GoTrump.com, Trump Steaks, Affliction, and Trump Mortgage. All of which defaulted on loans or filed for bankruptcy. In 2020, Donald Trump lost the presidential election for his campaign, as his opponent got over 81 million votes. He is now trying to rebid in 2024.

In Las Vegas, Nevada, the 78-year-old Donald Trump tried his best to introduce Henry Cejudo at a rally after insulting his height. But, instead, he seemed to forget his last name by saying “Henry…” and drifted off. Then he introduced him as “Henry Cenuho,” multiple times.

Henry Cejudo then went on stage and did not correct the pronunciation of his name and said he would bend the knee for Trump.

Donald Trump Mangles Henry Cejudo’s Name, Struggles to Introduce UFC and Olympic Athlete

Presidential Candidate Donald Trump struggled to introduce Henry Cejudo at a recent rally. Cejudo, the son of illegal immigrants,…

Donald Trump Struggles with Henry Cejudo’s Name at Rally

Henry Cejudo

Cejudo would then switch to MMA and pick up two world titles in the flyweight and bantamweight divisions. He then retired, then later came back. During his comeback, he has struggled to find success.

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Henry Cejudo then went on stage and did not correct the pronunciation of his name and said he would bend the knee for Trump.

Taylor Swift Under Attack From Republicans, UFC Middleweight Doesn’t Understand the Outrage: “Why would you be scared?”

Republicans are having a fit over Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Supporters of three-time GOP…

Republicans are having a fit over Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Supporters of three-time GOP nominee Donald Trump are furious after Swift, one of the biggest stars in the world, shared who she would be voting for come election night on November 5.

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“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” Swift said in a post on Instagram to her more than 283 million followers. “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.”

Now, the 14-time Grammy-winning artist is facing backlash from the former president’s most staunch followers, including a slew of professional fighters who have condemned Travis Kelce’s better half for doing something they do daily on their various social media channels.

Chris Curtis doesn’t understand why people are so upset by Taylor Swift’s Message

Chiming in on all the manufactured drama, middleweight standout Chris Curtis expressed his confusion over the situation on X.

Chris Curtis on Taylor Swift endorsement

“I don’t understand the Taylor Swift rage. She pointed out the reason for her endorsement and encouraged people to look into the issues for themselves while providing resources to register to vote. Why would you be scared of people doing their own research on the issues? Weird…”

Truth be told, supporters of the right don’t necessarily want to encourage anyone to think for themselves or do any legitimate research via reputable sources. If Trump says people in the Midwest are eating cats and dogs, then that’s exactly what’s happening.

Or so they say.

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Former UFC Champion Sean Strickland Comments on Donald Trump’s Debate Performance, Calls George W. Bush a War Criminal

Sean Strickland dubbed late U.S. Senator John McCain and former U.S. President George W. Bush “war criminals” in his…

Sean Strickland dubbed late U.S. Senator John McCain and former U.S. President George W. Bush “war criminals” in his latest rant on social media.

Strickland has never been one to shy away from sharing his political beliefs so it should come as no surprise that the outspoken ex-titleholder had plenty to say following Tuesday’s presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

“John McCain is a POS burn in hell, you deserve the fire,” Strickland wrote on X. “Him and George Bush are war criminals and should be tried and hung….. legally.. Knowingly lied to get us into war. How much money and lives were lost for that lie… Go to hell. You belong there. Traitors of America.

When discussing Trump’s efforts to overturn the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, while he was president, Harris invoked “the late, great John McCain,” praising him for voting as a Republican against the GOP efforts to eliminate Obamacare.

In all likelihood, those comments from Harris are what inspired Strickland to go on his anti-McCain tirade.

Kamala Harris says that former Sen. John McCain voted in favor of Obamacare. Here's Trump's response pic.twitter.com/lpKbLSU0el

— The Daily Signal (@DailySignal) September 11, 2024

Sean Strickland primed to run it back with dricus du plessis in 2025

Strickland last competed inside the Octagon in June, scoring a split decision victory over Paulo Costa at UFC 302 in Newark, New Jersey. The victory re-affirmed his status as the top-ranked contender in the middleweight division, prompting Dana White to declare that ‘Tarzan’ would get the next shot at current titleholder Dricus Du Plessis.

Strickland surrendered the strap to ‘DDP’ in January following a five-round back-and-forth war that saw Du Plessis escape with a split decision of his own, though it came with a hint of controversy as many, including the UFC CEO, though Strickland did enough to walk away with his title intact.

Du Plessis, recently extended his unbeaten streak inside the Octagon to eight via a fourth-round submission victory over former two-time champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 305 in Perth.

No official date has been announced for Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2, but the promotion is keen to book the fight in the South African’s home country.