Part 9/11:
An undercurrent in the discussion is the influence of fanbases. Taylor Swift's fans are often portrayed as disconnected from Middle American realities, immersed instead in urban, progressive milieus. Lana Del Rey's listeners, arguably, have more roots or at least an affinity for traditional American values—rural landscapes, law enforcement, and a sense of poetic decay.
The discussion hints at a desire for the political right to engage more directly with these cultural figures, using their music and persona as symbols of a more genuine American identity rooted in tradition, grit, and authenticity.