Trump’s praise for Brittany Mahomes sparks backlash among Taylor Swift’s fanbase

Taylor Swift's fans are voicing concerns over her friendship with Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, after a series of political controversies. In August 2024, Brittany Mahomes liked a pro-Trump post on Instagram, sparking backlash among Swift’s fanbase, known for its support of Democratic politics. The situation escalated further when former President Donald Trump publicly thanked Mahomes on his platform, Truth Social, for "defending him" and praised her for wanting to "save the United States from doom." Trump added, “What a great couple,” referring to Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, and concluded, “See you both at the Super Bowl!”​.

The Trump controversy has left Swift's fans, or "Swifties," particularly unsettled, given Swift’s well-known political stance. Swift has previously endorsed Democratic candidates like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, leading many of her fans to question the friendship between her and Mahomes. Some have urged Swift to distance herself, with one user tweeting, “Inviting the Mahomes to hang out in her holiday house, especially after Brittany outed herself as MAGA, is such a slap in the face”.

Brittany Mahomes, who has previously faced public backlash for supporting individuals accused of inappropriate behavior, addressed the criticism by saying, “You can disagree with someone, and still love them. You can have differing views, and still be kind.” Despite this, fans remain divided on her relationship with Swift​.

Despite the tension, Swift and Mahomes were seen together at Swift's Rhode Island mansion shortly after the controversy. This public appearance has left some Swifties grappling with the perceived conflict between Swift’s political views and her continued friendship with Mahomes​.