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Taylor Swift Speaks on Vienna Concert Cancellations Due to Terror Plot, Expresses Fear and Guilt

Aug 21, 2024, 11:00 PM

Taylor Swift has broken her silence regarding the cancellation of her three Vienna concerts due to a foiled terrorist plot. Earlier this month, Austrian authorities thwarted an attack targeting her shows, leading to the arrest of two men. Swift expressed that the cancellations were 'devastating' and filled her with 'a new sense of fear' and 'tremendous guilt' as many fans had planned to attend. She praised the authorities for their efforts, stating, 'thanks to them, we were grieving concerts and not lives.' Swift explained her initial silence, noting that speaking out might have provoked further danger. She emphasized her priority was the safety of her fans and completing the European leg of her Eras Tour safely. Her statement was made in an Instagram post.