Greenville Reporter

North Carolina State Representative Gregory F. Murphy has expressed criticism towards music celebrities such as Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift. He described them as "out of touch," suggesting they lack understanding of economics and foreign policy, and are influenced by Democratic misinformation. Murphy made these remarks in a post on the social media platform X dated October 27.

"How can people take out of touch music celebrities seriously," said F. Murphy. "@springsteen @Beyonce @taylorswift13 What the hell do these people know about economics, foreign policy, debt? They live in fantasy worlds where Democrats lie to fool the masses."

According to CBS News, a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris was held in Philadelphia under the theme "When We Vote We Win." The concert and rally featured performances by John Legend and Bruce Springsteen, with former President Barack Obama also present to encourage Pennsylvania voters at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.

Rep. Greg Murphy's post | X

The Associated Press reported that Beyoncé endorsed Harris during a rally in Houston. She introduced Harris onstage alongside Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland. The Harris campaign adopted Beyoncé's 2016 song "Freedom" as its anthem, with Beyoncé granting permission for its use. The track includes samples from historical recordings of Southern Black spirituals and features Kendrick Lamar.

NBC News said that pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president following a debate, describing her as a "steady-handed, gifted leader." Swift mentioned that social media users have circulated AI-generated images falsely claiming she endorsed the Trump-Vance ticket.

Murphy is currently serving his third term representing North Carolina’s Third Congressional District, which encompasses significant areas of Eastern North Carolina. He holds influential roles on several committees including the House Ways and Means Committee, the House Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Committee on House Administration. Additionally, he co-chairs the House GOP Doctors Caucus. Murphy is noted for his academic achievements from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina’s School of Medicine and is recognized as the only practicing surgeon among current congressional members according to information available on his official webpage.