In the latest episode of “Conspiracies That Make You Go ‘Huh?’,” The View co-hosts took on the absurd theory that Taylor Swift is some secret Pentagon operative.
Whoopi Goldberg didn’t hold back, slamming the conspiracy as “baloney” and expressing fatigue with what she called “dumb people.”
The conspiracy, initially aired on Fox News, suggested that the Pentagon’s psychological operations unit toyed with the idea of turning Taylor Swift into a psychological weapon against online misinformation.
Jesse Watters from Fox News questioned Swift’s meteoric rise and her encouragement of fans to vote, speculating that she might be a government pawn.
Whoopi Goldberg swiftly shut down the outlandish theory, praising Taylor Swift for her positive influence on voter registration. She highlighted how Swift mobilized people to participate in elections, irrespective of their political leanings.
“I’m tired of dumb people. I can’t handle it,” declared Goldberg, summing up the frustration with such unfounded theories.
Fellow host Sunny Hostin added a touch of humor, suggesting that certain individuals initially believed Swift was their political ally until she endorsed a Democrat and took stands on various social issues.
Notably, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh dismissed the conspiracy, emphasizing that it’s baseless. Hosts also referenced a response from Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org, affirming their non-partisan collaboration with Swift to promote voter registration.
So, there you have it: Taylor Swift is not moonlighting as a Pentagon agent. As for the conspiracy theorists, well, they might need a good dose of Swift’s “Shake It Off” to lighten up.
Who’d have thought decoding secret messages in Taylor’s cat’s meows would be a thing? As absurd as it is, it suggests the prevalence of misinformation in media. Swift is one of the celebrities who are frequently the subject of unfounded rumors because of their involvement in social and political issues.
FOX NEWS PUSHES TAYLOR SWIFT CONSPIRACY THEORY: After one of the network's hosts questioned if the superstar was a "Pentagon asset," #TheView co-hosts discuss. https://t.co/cVclFZQmjA pic.twitter.com/9J925Xn41d
— The View (@TheView) January 11, 2024It is essential to refute such theories in order to promote a constructive dialogue and stop the spread of false information.
Debunking these theories is our civic duty, people! It’s not just about Taylor having a clone; it’s about keeping the info superhighway sane.
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