Conservative media figures are expressing performative anger and dismissal toward Taylor Swift's political endorsement to reassure their audience that her opinion is irrelevant.

“I'm sure not all conservatives are as mad as Megan Kelly in fact some of them went to Great Lengths to reassure themselves that Taylor Swift's opinions just don't matter”

Dr. Phil disapproves of celebrity political endorsements.

“I do not like celebrity endorsements”

Jake Paul believes his political content encouraged some Democratic voters to switch to the Republican party.

“I had a bunch of democratic people tell me that they changed to Republican because of that video”

An artist should have the right to ban political figures from using their music.

“I would ban him immediately”

A candidate may choose to remain silent regarding an endorsement rather than accepting or rejecting it explicitly.

“when it comes to accepting that endorsement you can also just remain silent if someone comes out and endorses you because ultimately you do want those votes”

A candidate should publicly reject endorsements from individuals associated with unethical actions.

“I would publicly reject it”

Hasan Piker criticizes celebrities, specifically Jake Paul, for endorsing candidates while simultaneously telling their audience not to listen to celebrities regarding politics.

“he's like don't be a sheep do your own research listen like vote for Donald Trump just like I am a celebrity telling you to vote for Donald Trump while also simultaneously telling you don't listen to celebrities that tell you to vote for kamla Harris”

The trend of political figures endorsing their former primary rivals is a long-standing tradition in American politics.

“Hey this is Let's also look at this double standard. Remember when they were asking Donald Trump if you do not win will you endorse Republican candidate? Will you endorse Republican candidate if you do not win the primary? Will you follow the tradition?”