A Facebook post claimed that Coca-Cola ended their sponsorship deal with Taylor Swift over her endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race. However, this claim was found to be false as it originated from a satirical Facebook account. The post, shared widely on social media, misrepresented the relationship between Swift and Coca-Cola. The original post was clearly labeled as satire, but subsequent reposts presented it as real news, leading to confusion among readers. Swift endorsed Harris after her debate against former President Donald Trump, which led to increased voter registration website traffic and backlash from Trump. Swift has a history of political activism, endorsing President Joe Biden in 2020 and former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen in 2018. Misinformation about Swift’s political views is common, with false claims debunked by fact-checkers. Coca-Cola’s sponsorship of Swift dates back to 2013, with no official statement from the company about terminating the relationship. Swift’s publicist did not respond to requests for comment. Social media users who shared the false claim also did not respond to inquiries. Fact-checkers have debunked the claim, highlighting the need to verify information shared on social media platforms.
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