cross-posted from: sh.itjust.works/post/68500164
Taylor Swift is signed to Republic Records, a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Universal Music Group is owned by Comcast, which is controlled by Brian L. Roberts. Roberts has a documented affinity for Israel. He has competed in the Maccabiah Games in Israel multiple times, winning gold and silver medals. He has donated to sports facilities in Israel. Roberts and Comcast President Mike Cavanagh issued a joint internal memo condemning the attack on Israel and calling it terrorism. Under their leadership, Comcast pledged $2 million toward humanitarian relief in the region, including funding for American Friends of Magen David Adom. Comcast also intervened in MSNBC’s coverage to stop criticism of Israel after October 7, 2023. The post calls for a boycott of Taylor Swift, Republic Records, and Comcast. It references a similar campaign against Ed Sheeran. The post includes links to sources documenting Roberts’s ties to Israel, Comcast’s censorship of MSNBC, and a song in aid of Palestine. The original Reddit post is from r/Palestine.
It is true that, to my knowledge, it is unknown whether Taylor Swift supports Palestine or not; however, she has been seen at fundraisers in support for Palestine. Regardless, her record label supports Israel, and it’s CEO has ties there as well (as I hope you have read); therefore, any Taylor Swift merchandise, CD, spotify play, etc., is financial support for Israels genocide on Palestinian people. Not to mention her silence on the subject despite her international audience.