'A trumpster': Fans slam Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for sitting with Donald Trump loyalist Wayne Gretzky
Taylor Swift's appearance at the Stanley Cup Final alongside Travis Kelce and Wayne Gretzky sparked online controversy (Getty Images)
Travis Kelce
was seen at the Stanley Cup Final beside staunch
Donald Trump
backer Wayne Gretzky. This unexpected pairing ignited online discussion, particularly given
Taylor Swift
's well-known political differences with the former president and fan reactions ranging from disappointment to disbelief.
Taylor
Swift-Wayne Gretzky sighting fuels fan outrage
A recent hockey match brought an unexpected and widely discussed moment when global music sensation Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Florida. Accompanied by her beau, Travis Kelce, the "Bad Blood" singer was observed seated alongside none other than hockey icon Wayne Gretzky. This particular seating arrangement quickly became a talking point, largely due to Gretzky's publicly known allegiance to Donald Trump and the well-documented animosity between Swift and the former president.
The unusual encounter unfolded during the third period, with cameras capturing Swift, Kelce, and Gretzky watching the game's conclusion together. While Gretzky's camaraderie with Trump is no secret, Swift's ongoing public disagreement with the ex-President is equally prominent. It's worth noting that just last month, Trump reportedly made comments about the singer, stating she is 'no longer hot' and attributing it to himself.
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Gretzky, meanwhile, has been facing considerable criticism in both Canada and the U.S. for his continued public support for Trump, a stance that has generated significant controversy among his fanbase and within political circles.
Despite the ongoing debates, Gretzky recently appeared on the "New Heights" podcast, hosted by Swift's boyfriend Travis and his brother Jason Kelce. During this appearance, the conversation remained lighthearted, focusing on sports and lasting legacies, carefully sidestepping any political discourse.
The sight of Swift next to a prominent Trump supporter triggered strong reactions among her devoted fanbase, known as Swifties. Comments flooded social media platforms like X, with one user lamenting, 'Ugh with a trumpster so disappointed.' Another fan expressed their dismay, writing, 'Noo taylor get out of there.'
A third individual shared their wish, stating, 'Would be great if taylor swift could stop associating with trump supporters actually.' The sheer unexpectedness of the situation even led some fans to question the authenticity of the images, with one user asking, 'is this ai?' and another predicting, 'Trump Will not be happy to see his friend Gretzky with Taylor Swift.'
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Ultimately, the image of Swift and Gretzky together at the game underscored that even in the realm of entertainment and sports, the echoes of political divides are never far from the surface.
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