Kaylah Walton
Brittany Mahomes‘ recent apparent support for Republican Donald Trump has raised eyebrows, but it hasn’t seemed to impact her bond with Taylor Swift. The two were spotted together in New York, much to the delight of fans referencing Swift’s Eras Tour.
The wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes faced backlash online for liking a post that promoted the Trump-JD Vance ticket for the upcoming presidential election.
Despite the criticism, the 28-year-old Mahomes responded defiantly, labeling her detractors as “haters” lacking maturity and suggested that their judgments stemmed from jealousy over her achievements.
This situation left Taylor Swift, who has enjoyed a close friendship with Mahomes for more than a year, in a tricky position. Fans speculated about the status of their friendship, especially when they did not appear together at the Chiefs’ game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.
However, Swift recently chose to show her support by attending the 2024 US Open final alongside Patrick, Brittany, and Travis Kelce, where Jannik Sinner triumphed over Taylor Fritz.
Sharp-eyed fans noticed that it seemed Swift was the photographer behind some Instagram pictures Brittany shared following the match, eliciting cheers from social media followers.
One fan remarked on a photo of Patrick and Brittany, “I love that we saw Taylor taking this picture! Y’all are a beautiful couple.”
Another added, “Taylor always captures the best moments!”
A third commented, “It’s adorable how Taylor took the second picture.”
Why is Brittany’s choice troubling for Swift?
Donald Trump is a polarizing figure due to his stances on immigration, women’s rights, and numerous other issues, causing Taylor Swift to navigate a complicated landscape. As a staunch advocate for women’s rights and a supporter of sexual abuse survivors, Brittany’s endorsement of Trump’s policies poses a potential public relations challenge for Swift.
The former president faces allegations from 26 women regarding sexual misconduct, allegations that include disturbing statements caught on tape from 2005.
Even as Trump refutes these accusations, they continue to loom over his campaign, creating a dilemma for Mahomes that could reflect poorly on Swift due to her association with the NFL player’s wife.
