Popsugar Celebrity Out Loud Twitter Reactions to Taylor Swift's Political Instagram Post The Internet Is Having a Meltdown Over Taylor Swift's Political Declaration 8 October 2018 by Ryan Roschke Image Source: Getty / Matt Winkelmeyer / TAS18 After years of silence about her political views, Taylor SWift has finally decided to speak up. On Oct. 7, the pop star posted in length on Instagram about the upcoming senate race in Tennessee, and also declared her support for individuals of all races, gender identities, and sexualities. The whole ordeal couldn't have come at a better time, with Taylor's Reputation tour winding down and midterm elections heating up. In the wake of the post, Twitter ignited almost immediately with thoughts, hot takes, reactions, and yes, a few well-meaning jokes. Some seem to believe Taylor's political turn is "too little, too late," while others are applauding the singer for finally speaking out. Don't worry, we're giving you the full picture with a handful of choice responses. Related: Taylor Swift Struggles to Hold Back Tears as She Remembers Her Sexual Assault Trial ME, READING ALL THESE POSITIVE TWEETS ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT pic.twitter.com/5HkPlsBVOl— 🍒 (@speaknowrepx) October 8, 2018 1 / 25 I love @taylorswift13 for using her voice in so many ways. ❤️— Ross Mathews (@helloross) October 8, 2018 2 / 25 alexa, play enchanted by taylor swift— beau 🎃 (@beaucockrell) October 8, 2018 3 / 25 if your stance on taylor swift is "too little too late," ask yourself: is "mad about someone endorsing pro-LGBTQ candidates" REALLY the hill you want to die on?— Ali Drucker (@ali_drucker) October 8, 2018 4 / 25 Taylor Swift snapped so hard I may just have to stream reputation.... 👀— fiona (@popflopica) October 8, 2018 5 / 25 Person: what’s your favorite Taylor Swift song?Me: pic.twitter.com/1frdKueK8F— Logan Leavitt (@LoganLeavitt) October 8, 2018 6 / 25 Dear patriarchy: do you know how badly you had to fuck up to get Taylor Swift to break her career-long silence on politics and come out swinging? Women are taking over. Get used to it.— Palmer Report (@PalmerReport) October 8, 2018 7 / 25 Taylor Swift can you plz run this planet earth. It will be a happy place to live. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/pgTIgnnZtJ— malavika 🎊(leo) rep tour Houston (@taylorthislife) October 8, 2018 8 / 25 ┏┓ ┃┃╱╲ in this┃╱╱╲╲ house╱╱╭╮╲╲ we ▔▏┗┛▕▔ stan╱▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔╲ Taylor Swift╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲ ▔▏┗┻┛┃┃┗┻┛▕▔— love, mo (@justmoandthegwb) October 8, 2018 9 / 25 A lot of middle aged white dudes are mad at Taylor Swift on this website. How will she ever recover— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) October 8, 2018 10 / 25 I don’t have much of an opinion on Taylor Swift, but I know that even her very measured statement today will result in countless threats & attacks on her, and that she did it anyway, so even if it’s belated, I respect it. Every voice helps.— Anil Dash (@anildash) October 8, 2018 11 / 25 Taylor Swift: endorses @PhilBredesen Me: pic.twitter.com/dWfD3BIPkt— scott. 🎃 (@scottwiIder) October 8, 2018 12 / 25 Nothing but respect for OUR President Taylor Swift. pic.twitter.com/vfldJcQmmu— Taylor Liberal Swift Facts (@TSwiftFTC) October 8, 2018 13 / 25 Yuuusss queen @taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/wAonijQne2— StarLord (@Star_Lord_88) October 8, 2018 14 / 25 ive never been comfortable in expressing my queerness around the people ive accepted into my life but knowing my idol and my saving grace supports me makes it way more bearable to live in my own skin. thank u 💕 love u @taylorswift13— al🎃 (@tsh0ly) October 8, 2018 15 / 25 Thank you, @taylorswift13. Props given where props are deserved. pic.twitter.com/MRkT85pOiq— Benjamin O'Keefe (@benjaminokeefe) October 8, 2018 16 / 25 Me finally being justified in my stanning of Taylor swift. pic.twitter.com/CgWlCvUeXW— Cameron Johnson (@cameronjawesome) October 8, 2018 17 / 25 We stan Taylor Swift now. pic.twitter.com/1TotNsWwae— ♔ (@gocalldapolice) October 8, 2018 18 / 25 I think it's pretty hilarious that everyone is losing their shit because Taylor Swift openly stated her political beliefs on Instagram. What a world we live in.— Andreas Leachim (@AndreasLeachim) October 8, 2018 19 / 25 Taylor Swift did THAT. We stan— Natalie♡ (@unbrokengirl94) October 8, 2018 20 / 25 Taylor Swift using her huge platform to speak up and advocate for what she believes in is so amazing. Normally she stays out of it in fear of the hate and backlash. You can tell she's angry, scared &concerned for the state of our country and using that to fight. I love that woman— Natalie♡ (@unbrokengirl94) October 8, 2018 21 / 25 miss taylor swift snapped— spookybel 🎃 (@matouken) October 8, 2018 22 / 25 My dad just texted me that he is proud of @taylorswift13 for what she said— lola loves taylor (@lolalovestaylor) October 8, 2018 23 / 25 I fully endorse @taylorswift13— Alex Manuel (@AlexE_ish) October 8, 2018 24 / 25 You know sh*t's serious when @taylorswift13 talks politics #vote— Spooky Sydney 🎃 (@officialsydfitz) October 8, 2018 25 / 25 Out LoudGender EqualityCelebrity InstagramsCelebrity TwitterInternetTaylor Swift