Taylor Swift's Women's March Support Tweet Not Enough, Some Say

Taylor Swift, an avowed feminist, tweeted her support for the Women’s Marches around the world Saturday but angered some fans and followers who thought she should have been there.

So much love, pride, and respect for those who marched. I'm proud to be a woman today, and every day. #WomensMarch

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) January 21, 2017

Many fans commented with praise for Swift’s tweet, but others called her out her for being an “opportunist” and for not attending the march like so many other celebrities did, The Washington Post reported.

Swift never said publicly who she voted for, either before or after the election. She considers voting a private matter, the Post noted, and simply encourages others to vote without specifying her preferred party or candidate.

Although Swift did not attend the Women's March, she considers herself a feminist and supports the issues promoted in the marches.

Many of the more than 4,000 comments on her tweet asked why she didn’t use her influence to speak up for women, or during the election.

@taylorswift13 but where were you during the entire election?

— Jordan Ross (@jordanrosstv) January 22, 2017

@BAHjournalist but she really should have done more, march? Maybe say something during the election?

— Andrew Curry (@andrewcurryla) January 22, 2017

Others defended her right not to speak politically.

@andrewcurryla @BAHjournalist it wasn't her job to say something during the election, or at all🤗🤗🤗

— Courtney Michelle (@courtneymb1013) January 23, 2017

@kellywhiteheart Of course, because nowadays if a person does not act as you expect you have to attack her, just grow up

— YasminStarbucksLover (@jeezmincoimbra) January 21, 2017

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