Liz Truss' resignation came just hours before the release of Taylor Swift's highly anticipated "Midnights" album. Coincidence? Or a strategic move so that she can play the album on repeat without interruption? The self-proclaimed "Swiftie" announced she was stepping down as Prime Minister and head of the Conservative Party on 20 Oct. after just 44 days following weeks of chaos in government. Upon the news, Channel 4 even played a montage of Truss and used Swift's "Blank Space", with a reporter commenting, "Liz Truss said that her favourite song was 'Blank Space' by Taylor Swift. We'll leave you with that and some images of her. Good night."
She might have had trouble gaining support from fellow MPs and the public as she failed to help with the cost of living crisis, but millennials and Gen Z music fans will, at least, appreciate her playlists. Videos compiling moments where Truss has publicly shown appreciation for the singer — including quoting her song "The Man" in Parliament — have been shared on TikTok. While some of Swift's unwavering online fanbase have joked that they "do not claim" Truss as one of their own, others are pleased to hear the unexpected news. Whether you agree with her politics or not, you can't deny that the idea of a Prime Minister singing and dancing to "Shake it Off" at Number 10 is giving us modern "Love Actually" vibes. The big question that remains today is not who will take over as PM, but whether Truss considers herself an "Antihero", a "Mastermind", or is waiting for "Karma" to come around.
After doing a deep dive into Truss's social media pages, we genuinely wouldn't be surprised if Truss has a "13" tattoo hidden somewhere. At least she now has time to attend the UK tour. As you try and wrap your head around this bizarre crossover, join us as we recall every time Truss has publicly fan-girled over the "All Too Well" singer.