Twitter is (rightfully) giving Taylor Swift a standing ovation right now
There have been few artists as divisive as Taylor Swift in recent years.
While some members of the public have happily bowed at her brogued feet, others have simply refused to buy into the star's 'wholesome' image.
And yet it looks like Taylor's recent appearance in the dock of a US court this week has managed to unite both her fans and former naysayers.
Having opted to counter-sue DJ David Mueller, who was suing her for defamation after she claimed her touched her inappropriately at a meet-and-greet in 2013, Taylor faced a barrage of questions from the DJ's lawyer – all of which she fielded like an absolute champion.
On Mueller's firing Swift said “I am not going to allow your my client to make me feel like it is anyway my fault because it isn’t.” https://t.co/266Rbh6wBg
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
“He did not touch my rib, he did not touch my hand, he grabbed my bare ass," said #TaylorSwift contradicting Mueller's testimony https://t.co/UumQt4HwGH
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
Swift said she is not critical of her bodyguard “I’m critical of your client sticking his hand under my skirt and grabbing my ass. " https://t.co/RcgUKpLVFu
— Claudia Rosenbaum (@CJRosenbaum) August 10, 2017
Lauded for taking a stand on behalf of women everywhere, Twitter has wasted no time paying tribute to Taylor's composure, conduct and courage during the trial this week.
From counter-suing for just $1 (yep, we know) to insisting in no uncertain terms that Mueller's behaviour was in no way acceptable, Taylor has been given the credit she deserves on social media this morning for a testimony which has made headlines around the world today.
And we are so here for it.
If anyone ever again says Tay isn't a feminist, they should ask themselves where they were during this trial #TaylorSwiftTrial
— Lara (@LaraHaligonja) August 10, 2017
Not even a fan of TS but she is slaying her trial with class. I hope she wins this one. YOU GO GIRLIE. #taylorswifttrial
— Kendall Lorenzo (@flowersandkenny) August 11, 2017
#taylorswifttrial proves even rich & famous women are expected not to complain when groped. Massive respect & admiration for Taylor.
— Gil Liane (@gil_e_liane) August 11, 2017
Taylor Swift's testimony is making me love her #taylorswifttrial
— nats (@Natscalie) August 11, 2017
That's my girl. #taylorswifttrialpic.twitter.com/39Xwa4CxZ9
— Dindin Tayaba (@dintayaba_) August 11, 2017
Some people should change their attitude on this #taylorswifttrial. It doesn't matter who. Sexual assault will always be wrong.
— chrossy(@onlyangelcandy) August 11, 2017
It makes me SO HAPPY to see @taylorswift13 standing for all women who are told to "put up and shut up" such a hero! #taylorswifttrial
— Michelle (@MMF_Official) August 11, 2017
Tay tay's testimony is immense. Go girl. Sorry you're having to go through this. #taylorswifttrial
— Unhappy lib feminist (@unhappyfeminist) August 11, 2017
