Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes Sit Separately at Chiefs Game Amid Controversy
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes both attended the Kansas City Chiefs’ season opener against the Baltimore Ravens, celebrating the team’s 27-20 victory. However, the two were notably seated in separate suites at Arrowhead Stadium, a change from last season when they often sat together.
The shift comes in the wake of controversy surrounding Mahomes’ recent social media activity showing support for Donald Trump, which has caused a stir among fans. In the 2023 season, Mahomes, wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, were frequently seen together at games, and their friendship symbolized a broadening of the Chiefs’ female fanbase.
However, Brittany Mahomes’ recent social media interactions have sparked backlash. On August 13, Mahomes liked an Instagram post from Trump outlining his 2024 GOP platform. This act garnered significant criticism, particularly from Swift’s fan base, with many calling out her support for Trump.
Mahomes addressed the backlash, defending her views on Instagram. She emphasized that people can have differing opinions and still be kind, stating, “You can disagree with someone, and still love them.”
Despite the controversy, Mahomes remained firm in her stance, liking additional pro-Trump comments, which soon drew the attention of Trump himself. The former president thanked her and praised both Brittany and Patrick as a “great couple,” in a post on his Truth Social account.
While Patrick Mahomes has stayed neutral, refusing to publicly support any political figure, Brittany’s recent actions have sparked conversation about her relationship with Swift, who has long been politically active and vocal in her support for Democrats. Swift endorsed Joe Biden in 2020 and has consistently taken progressive stances on issues like LGBTQ rights, abortion, and gun control.
Though their friendship has not been publicly addressed, the seating arrangement at the Chiefs game hints at a potential shift in dynamics between Swift and Mahomes amid their differing political affiliations.