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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce conspiracy theories abound on political right with K.C. Chiefs in Super Bowl

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The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the political right that someone as famous as Swift could influence the presidential race if she urges her fans in one direction.

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  1. Right-wing media figures target Taylor Swift with absurd conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  2. Newest

    Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce conspiracy theories abound on political right with K.C. Chiefs in Super Bowl

    Headline from CBS News ·

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24 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTVZ Bend

    Right-wing media figures target Taylor Swift with absurd conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    CNN By Oliver Darcy and Andrew Kaczynski, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. Right-wing media is burning red at Taylor Swift.

  2. The New Republic

    Conservatives Go Next-Level Crazy With Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracies (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Now that the Kansas City Chiefs have made it to the Super Bowl, the far right is freaking out about Taylor Swift again.

  3. Variety

    Taylor Swift Ignites Right-Wing Media Frenzy: Why Pundits Think the Super Bowl Is Rigged and the Pop Star Is a Psyop (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Breaking down the right-wing conspiracy theories speculating that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's relationship is actually a political operation.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories Mocked By ‘The View’: “Can’t Think of Dumber…” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    'The View' panelists mock MAGA theories speculating about a secret Swift agenda: "You’re creating conspiracy theories about a pop star because you can’t win an election.

  5. Forbes

    The Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy, Explained (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Taylor Swift

  6. WHDH Boston

    Right-wing media figures target Taylor Swift with absurd conspiracy theory ahead of the Super Bowl - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    New York (CNN) — Right-wing media is burning red at Taylor Swift.With the Kansas City Chiefs headed to Super Bowl LVIII, influential MAGA Media personalities have started circulating

  7. Slate Magazine

    The Right Has Truly Outdone Itself With This Taylor Swift Football Stuff (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    The Super Bowl conspiracy is only the beginning.

  8. Salon

    Why MAGA fears Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    Right-wing media exploits every opportunity to keep its audience paranoid and alienated from regular people

  9. Rolling Stone

    Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Right-Wing's Taylor Swift Super Bowl Conspiracy Theories (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    Jimmy Kimmel mocked the ridiculous right-wing conspiracy theories revolving around Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl.

  10. The Guardian

    US rightwing conspiracy theory touts Taylor Swift as ‘Pentagon asset’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Far-right influencers make absurd claim singer an ’election psyop’ to ‘manipulate’ voters after ‘rigged’ Super Bowl favors Chiefs

  11. Mother Jones

    Why the right-wing conspiracy theory about Taylor Swift is good for American democracy (opens Mother Jones)

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    Mother Jones's feed description

    It's showing Swifties and others that crazy conspiracism is fundamental for MAGA-land.

  12. The Guardian

    US rightwing conspiracy theory claims Taylor Swift is an ‘election psyop’ | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    Far-right influencers claim singer is ‘Pentagon asset’ conspiring to ‘manipulate’ voters after ‘rigged’ Super Bowl favors Chiefs. Plus, documents show fossil fuel industry knew of climate danger as early as 1954

  13. Avclub

    The latest Taylor Swift conspiracy: she's Joe Biden's government psyop (opens Avclub)

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    Conservatives are launching a full conspiracy campaign against Taylor Swift as election year antics ramp up

  14. Politico

    Opinion | Why Taylor Swift Conspiracy Theories Are Surging on the Right (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    It’s all about the GOP’s embrace of paranoid populism.

  15. New York Post

    ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ sparks wild conspiracy theories on presidential race: ‘It’s rigged. You’re the pawn’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Taylor Swift’s seemingly infinite stardom, catapulted by her new relationship with Super Bowl-bound tight end Travis Kelce, has spawned conspiracy theories that the world’s biggest popstar could sway the 2024 presidential election.

  16. NPR

    Here's why conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl are spreading (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Taylor Swift has become the target of wild right-wing conspiracy theories about the Super Bowl and the 2024 election.

  17. Vox

    Why conservatives are melting down over Taylor Swift (opens Vox)

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    Vox's feed description

    The prospect of the singer at the Super Bowl is setting off conspiracy theories.

  18. Media Matters for America

    Right-wing media figures are spreading conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl (opens Media Matters for America)

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    Media Matters for America's feed description

    Right-wing media figures are attacking pop star Taylor Swift and spreading conspiracy theories about her after reporting that the Biden campaign is hoping for her endorsement. Swift has been the subject of increasing ire from the right, fielding unhinged attacks and conspiracy theories that she is s…

  19. CBS News

    Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce conspiracy theories abound on political right with K.C. Chiefs in Super Bowl (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The claims are ludicrous and may well reflect the fear on the political right that someone as famous as Swift could influence the presidential race if she urges her fans in one direction.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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