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Trump calls out Brittany Mahomes, Swifties wonder: What about Taylor?

Former President Donald Trump lashed out against Social media fame on Wednesday, and sent a virtual high-five to Brittany MahomesWife of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Trump's mention came after Mahomes caused a stir online with her unexpected show of support for the former president, which sparked a whirlwind of online outrage last month.
To Truth SocialTrump expressed his appreciation for Mahomes, calling her “beautiful” and praising her for wanting to “save the United States from ruin.” He couldn't resist adding a playful dig, saying, “What a great couple. See you both at the Super Bowl!”

The timing of Trump's comments couldn't be more tantalizing for pop culture watchers. The Mahomeses' unexpected political move seems to be heating up tempers, especially among Taylor Swift fans. Swift, who is close with the Mahomeses, recently hosted them at her Rhode Island mansion, where they chatted with Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, as well as Hollywood star duo Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively.
The online drama began when Brittany Mahomes' Instagram account first “liked” and then “unliked” a post by Trump detailing his 2024 campaign platform. The move sparked a torrent of speculation and backlash, with Mahomes hitting back at the critics. “There is no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate it when others do well,” she wrote, adding fuel to the fire by “liking” a supportive comment on one of her posts.

While Mahomes seems unfazed by the political furor, her support for Trump stands in stark contrast to Swift's support of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020. There was speculation that Swift or Beyoncé might perform at the Democratic National Convention last month, but those rumors fizzled out.
Despite the potential for political discord, Mahomes seems to be taking the morally right path. Last week, she shared a heartfelt post: “Contrary to the tone of the world today… You can disagree with someone and still love them. You can have different views and still be kind.”
As the spheres of politics and celebrity collide, one thing is certain: this year's Super Bowl isn't just about football. It's shaping up to be a thrilling showdown of opinions and alliances, with Trump, the Mahomeses and Swift all starring. Buckle up – this is a game where the drama off the field is almost as exciting as the action on it!