In a move that has sparked widespread online discussion, Brittany Mahomes, co-owner of Kansas City Current and wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, has come under fire for allegedly liking a post by former President Donald Trump.
- August 25, 2024
AceShowbiz - Brittany Mahomes addressed her critics head-on after being accused of showing support for Donald Trump by liking an Instagram post about his 2024 election campaign. The post included controversial topics such as "keeping men out of women's sports" and "deporting pro-Hamas radicals."
The 28-year-old entrepreneur responded with a sharp Instagram Story on August 23, stating, "To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood." She added, "There's no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well."
The uproar began when screenshots and screen recordings showing Mahomes' Instagram handle under Trump's post began circulating on various platforms including X (formerly Twitter). Despite the immediate backlash, Mahomes removed her like from Trump's post and does not follow him on the social media platform as of the latest updates.
Meanwhile, Brittany's defense came just days after her husband, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, avoided commenting on his political affiliations, suggesting that he didn't "want to pressure anyone to vote for a certain president."
This statement was made during an interview with Time magazine. Many online users expressed their surprise - or lack thereof - about Brittany's alleged support for Trump. One user on X commented, "Brittany Mahomes just outed herself as a Trump supporter." Another harshly criticized, "I don't get how people with kids would still vote for a known child rapist/felon. Guess people like Brittany Mahomes prefer the tax breaks over child safety."
The social media storm comes in part due to the public friendship between Brittany Mahomes and pop superstar Taylor Swift, who has previously voiced her opposition to Trump. Fans speculated whether this controversy would affect their relationship, especially given the fake AI-generated images Trump recently shared, suggesting Swift and her fans' support for his campaign.
Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce along with Patrick Mahomes previously defended teammate Harrison Butker for his conservative views, which seemed to align with Trump's visions.
