Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Struggles with Only 2,000 Ticket Sales After Endorsement Backlash

In a twist that no one saw coming—except perhaps those who closely monitor the Venn diagram of pop culture and politics—Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, once poised to be the concert event of the decade, has reportedly only sold 2,000 tickets after her recent political endorsement.

Swifties, known for their unwavering devotion to the pop superstar, seem to have hit the brakes on their loyalty, and it’s all thanks to what the internet is now calling “The Endorsement That Broke the Era.”

Yes, Taylor Swift, the very woman who could once sell out stadiums in minutes and crash ticketing websites just by announcing a tour, now finds herself struggling to fill venues. The pop icon’s decision to wade into the murky waters of politics has left her fanbase divided—and, if ticket sales are any indication, more than a little disillusioned.

Swift’s political endorsement, delivered with her signature polished poise on Instagram Live, was meant to be a moment of empowerment and clarity. But instead of rallying her legions of fans behind her, the pop queen’s bold support for Vice President Kamala Harris has apparently triggered a backlash that no one—least of all Swift herself—saw coming.

“I think Kamala Harris is the perfect role model for our country,” Swift had said, smiling confidently into her phone camera. The moment was pure Taylor: perfectly crafted, socially conscious, and delivered with just the right amount of charm. But then, like a bad remix of Shake It Off, things went south. Fast.