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Swift's Terror Plot Fear: 'Dodged Mass Slaughter'
12 Dec
Summary
- Taylor Swift's docuseries reveals a foiled terrorist plot targeting her Vienna concert.
- CIA stated terrorists planned to kill tens of thousands at the concert.
- Swift expressed guilt and fear over the cancelled shows, prioritizing fan safety.
Taylor Swift's new Disney+ docuseries, 'The End of an Era,' details the emotional impact of a foiled terrorist plot that threatened her Eras Tour. In the series, Swift tearfully recounted how authorities prevented a mass casualty event at her scheduled Vienna concerts in August 2024, stating, "We dodged a mass slaughter." The CIA revealed the plot, linked to an ISIS-connected group, aimed to kill tens of thousands.
Following the discovery, Swift's team and local promoters canceled the Vienna dates. Swift later expressed profound guilt and fear over the cancellations but immense gratitude to authorities for averting a tragedy. She reflected on the event, emphasizing that fan safety remained paramount, a sentiment echoed in her Instagram posts at the time.
The docuseries also touches on the knife attack in Southport, U.K., which occurred prior to the Vienna plot. Swift became emotional discussing this incident, preparing herself to meet with the victims' families before her London concerts, highlighting the immense emotional weight she carried.
