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- Coca-Cola cut ties with Taylor Swift over Harris endorsement? No, that’s satire | Fact check (newsbreak.com)
Claim: Coca-Cola severed ties with Taylor Swift due to her endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Rating: False
The claim originated from a satirical Facebook account. There is no credible evidence that Swift’s political endorsement affected her relationship with Coca-Cola.
Swift has a long-standing sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola, dating back to 2013. Despite her endorsement of Harris in the 2024 presidential race, there is no indication that Coca-Cola has terminated the partnership.
The company’s website makes no mention of ending its relationship with Swift, and a Coca-Cola spokesperson declined to comment.
Swift has a history of political activism, including endorsing Joe Biden in 2020 and Phil Bredesen in 2018. However, her political stances have not previously impacted her sponsorship deals.
Misinformation about Swift’s political involvement is common. Previously debunked claims include her wearing anti-Trump clothing and holding pro-Trump banners at events.
This claim is an example of "stolen satire," where satirical content is presented as legitimate news, misleading readers.