Sophia Michaels
Donald Trump expressed his admiration for the Mahomes couple just before heading to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. He congratulated Patrick Mahomes, the quarterback for the Chiefs, and his wife Brittany on the arrival of their daughter, Golden Raye, through a post on Truth Social on February 6. Trump praised Brittany’s beauty and intelligence and remarked on their child’s “great genes.” This message was timely, following the couple’s earlier announcement about their third child’s birth. Trump’s post came just after Patrick was asked about the president attending the big game, to which he remarked about the honor of performing in front of a sitting president.
In the months leading to the Super Bowl, Trump had frequently mentioned the Mahomeses. His first remark came back in September 2024, when he praised Brittany on social media. This was in direct response to backlash she received for supporting Trump on Instagram.
While Trump seems to be on friendly terms with the Mahomeses, there could be some tension at the Super Bowl with Travis Kelce’s girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who has publicly clashed with Trump.
Travis Kelce faces backlash for his comments on Taylor Swift
Shortly after commending Brittany Mahomes, Trump took a jab at Taylor Swift for her endorsement of Kamala Harris. He posted a harsh message on Truth Social in September 2024, stating his dislike for her. The situation is further complicated as Brittany and Patrick show support for Trump, while Swift is in a relationship with Travis Kelce.
At the same press gathering where Patrick spoke about Trump attending the Super Bowl, Kelce responded to a question regarding the president’s presence. He called it an honor and expressed his excitement for the game. However, this neutral stance upset many of Swift’s fans, who felt he should have publicly opposed Trump. Comments on social media reflected this sentiment, suggesting it might create friction between Swift and Kelce.
The day before Kelce’s remarks, his brother, Jason, confirmed that Swift would be present at the Super Bowl, indicating a substantial gathering of personalities at the event, with narratives likely to unfold beyond just the Chiefs aiming for their third consecutive title.
