Biden teases Taylor Swift endorsement as ‘top secret’ during chat with Seth Meyers
President Joe Biden joked Monday that a potential 2024 endorsement by Taylor Swift is a “classified” matter as he made a rare media appearance to mark the 10th anniversary of “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” Video above: President Biden defends age after report questions his memory
Biden’s appearance on the show was a surprise to the audience, stepping on stage after the announced guest, comedian and actor Amy Poehler, mentioned his past appearance on Meyers’ show and teased a return. Biden entered to “Hail to the Chief,” expressing joy at being back and jokingly asking why he hadn’t been invited earlier.
As Biden gears up for the upcoming presidential election, he is looking for new ways to connect with voters, having avoided traditional press conferences and interviews. He also skipped the customary pre-Super Bowl presidential interview.
During the show, Meyers quizzed Biden about a conspiracy theory involving Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce supposedly helping Democrats win the election. Biden playfully dodged the question, stating that the information was classified and referencing Swift’s endorsement in 2020. When asked if Swift would endorse him again, Biden humorously replied, “I told you it’s classified.”
Biden also addressed concerns about his age, contrasting himself with his political opponent’s memory lapses and poking fun at a recent mix-up involving Trump referring to his wife by the wrong name. Biden emphasized the importance of ideas over age, critiquing Trump and Republicans for rolling back longstanding American policies.
Throughout the show, Meyers and Biden engaged in light-hearted banter, discussing memes, political jabs, and the importance of critiquing leaders in a democracy. Despite Biden’s limited press appearances compared to previous presidents, he has maintained a sense of humor and willingness to engage with the public.
After the interview, Biden enjoyed some ice cream with Meyers, capping off the evening with a lighthearted tone following discussions of serious political issues.