A satirical headline about conservative commentator Candace Owens vowing to have singer Taylor Swift banned from the National Football League (NFL) because she is “awfully woke” has been misrepresented online as authentic news.
There are no credible reports of Owens intending to have Swift banned from the NFL.
Owens has critiqued Swift in the past. In a Facebook reel, opens new tab posted in July 2024, she said, “Taylor Swift is not a good role model.” In a February 2024 X post, opens new tab, Owens criticized Swift’s relationship with NFL athlete Travis Kelce.
Reuters has previously addressed false narratives shared on social media that originated on Esspots.com.
