Mother of child behind Taylor Swift’s Ronan speaks out against Trump supporter

Maya Thompson, the mother of a child who inspired Taylor Swift's song 'Ronan,' expressed her outrage after a Trump supporter account misused an image of Swift. The account claimed that Swift had lost significant money due to her endorsement of Kamala Harris, a statement that was fact-checked and found to be baseless. Thompson highlighted that the image used was from a moment when Swift was emotional after performing 'Ronan,' which is deeply connected to her late son. She requested the removal of the post, feeling violated as it related to her child's memory. After rallying support on social media, Thompson successfully had the post taken down within 20 minutes. She shared her gratitude with her followers, emphasizing the emotional toll the incident took on her. The misinformation surrounding Swift and her endorsement was particularly distressing for Thompson, as it intertwined with her personal loss. Swift's song 'Ronan' was initially performed at the 2012 Stand Up to Cancer telethon and later included in her re-recorded album 'Red (Taylor's Version).' The song is based on Thompson's blog posts about her son, and Swift sought Thompson's permission to include it in the album, highlighting the emotional depth and significance of the song. In a broader context, Swift has been vocal about her political views, recently announcing her support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election. This incident underscores the intersection of celebrity, personal tragedy, and political discourse in today's social media landscape.