Brittany Mahomes Faces Backlash After Liking Donald Trump’s Social Media Post
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On August 13, former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform to discuss his 2024 presidential bid and share details about his GOP platform. Among those who noticed the post was Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes and a friend of pop star Taylor Swift.
Brittany’s subtle show of support for Trump by liking the post quickly sparked significant backlash online, with fans expressing disappointment and speculating that her actions could strain her friendship with Swift. One user on X commented, “Just found out that Brittany Mahomes is apparently a Trump supporter, and I’m not super surprised, but it is incredibly disappointing to see.”
Another user expressed their dismay, saying, “Brittany Mahomes has been such a rollercoaster for me I didn’t like her. Then she grew on me. Then I REALLY liked her and now she is a Trump supporter???????”
Another critic weighed in, stating, “The problem isn’t with Brittany Mahomes or the famous athlete she’s married to, the problem is when someone becomes famous society subscribes a certain amount of intelligence they don’t deserve. You can be rich and famous and be an idiot i.e. Trump Supporter Brittany Mahomes”, according to reports from Nicki Swift.
One user voiced a similar opinion, saying, “Brittany Mahomes sparks anger after liking Donald Trump’s Instagram post. Yeah ok. I actually used to like them. But not anymore. Guess she doesn’t realize Trump hates POC and will make her marriage illegal.”
Another commenter added, “Brittany Mahomes says she Trump’s stance on border security. How does she not know that Trump killed the border bill? She slams ‘haters’ but doesn’t understand that Trump is the root of hate for everyone he sees as the enemy.”
While some speculated that Trump might appreciate Brittany’s support, others believed it’s her friend Taylor Swift’s endorsement that he would truly desire. There was also widespread speculation that Brittany’s actions might jeopardize her friendship with Swift.
Although Swift has not publicly endorsed a candidate for the 2024 election, she was vocal in her opposition to Trump and support for Joe Biden in 2020. Amid the controversy, Swift and her rumored partner Travis Kelce have kept their political views private. Meanwhile, Brittany Mahomes didn’t remain silent for long. In response to the online backlash, she took to her Instagram Stories to address the situation.
Although she did not specify what she was referring to, she wrote, “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood. There’s no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well,” as reported by People.
