22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift faced explosive backlash for befriending Brittany Mahomes following Donald Trump endorsement drama
Back in September 2024,
found herself at the center of political controversy—not for something she said, but for who she was photographed with. During the US Open Men's Final on September 8, Swift was spotted affectionately hugging Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
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While the moment seemed innocent enough, it ignited a storm within Swift's fanbase due to Brittany's apparent support of Donald Trump's 2024 reelection campaign.
Photos from the US Open sparked outrage over Taylor Swift's political inconsistency
The backlash erupted online after fans recalled Swift's politically charged past. One disappointed fan tweeted, 'Taylor girl, that's not very Miss Americana of you like how can you stand to be around someone like that,' referencing her Miss Americana documentary, a film that portrayed Swift as a staunch critic of Trump's presidency.
Another added, 'I don't expect a billionaire to lead the revolution or anything I'm just confused as to why one would make a movie about standing up for what's right at any cost only to literally never stand for anything again.'
Donald Trump's praise for Brittany Mahomes added fuel to the fire
The timing made the optics even more politically fraught. Just days earlier, President Donald Trump publicly thanked Brittany Mahomes, saying, 'I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me...
What a great couple – See you both at the Super Bowl!' His statement came after Mahomes liked a post outlining Trump's 2024 campaign platform and later showed support for a potential 'Trump-Vance 2024' ticket.
Though Brittany removed the likes, she clapped back at her critics with a pointed comment: 'I mean honestly, to be a hater as an adult you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.'
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Fans debated whether friendship should cross political lines
While some Swifties expressed confusion and frustration at what they saw as hypocrisy, others defended her right to maintain friendships across the aisle. 'So people can't rise above politics as friends? Why not?' one user asked.
To this day, Swift has never publicly addressed the backlash from that US Open appearance—leaving fans divided and the questions lingering.
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FAQs
1. Why are fans upset with Taylor Swift over Brittany Mahomes?
Fans criticized Swift for embracing Mahomes, who recently showed support for Donald Trump's 2024 campaign.
2. What political stance has Taylor Swift taken in the past?
Taylor Swift publicly supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020 and has spoken out against Donald Trump.
3. Did Taylor Swift respond to the backlash?
As of now, Swift has not publicly addressed the criticism surrounding her interaction with Brittany Mahomes.
