Brittany Mahomes, co-owner of the Kansas City Current and wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, found herself in the eye of a social media storm this week following reports that she had liked a post by former President Donald Trump on Instagram. The post in question, shared by Trump on August 13, outlined key points of the GOP platform for the 2024 election, including controversial topics such as border security and gender in sports.
Screenshots and videos shared widely on social media appeared to show Mahomes' Instagram handle among the thousands who liked the post.
In the wake of the backlash, Brittany took to her Instagram Stories to address the criticism, though she did not directly mention the incident. Her message was clear, aimed squarely at those she referred to as "haters." 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." She concluded her post with a note of frustration, writing, "I mean honestly."
Despite the widespread circulation of evidence suggesting her endorsement of Trump's post, Mahomes' like has since disappeared from the post, and she does not follow the former president on Instagram. Furthermore, she has not publicly endorsed any candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
The controversy comes just weeks after Trump shared AI-generated images on his social media platforms, depicting pop star Taylor Swift and her fans supposedly endorsing his campaign-a move that was quickly debunked as satire. Swift, a close friend of Brittany Mahomes, has not endorsed any candidate for the 2024 election but was an outspoken supporter of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during their 2020 campaign.
The situation has sparked debate and criticism, especially from Taylor Swift's fanbase, many of whom had taken a liking to Mahomes due to her friendship with the singer. Some social media users expressed disappointment, with one writing, "Brittany Mahomes just outed herself as a Trump supporter." Another added, "Patrick Mahomes, imagine marrying someone who doesn't care about your rights and your kid's rights."
Brittany Mahomes has not responded directly to these specific criticisms, and her husband, Patrick Mahomes, has also remained neutral, choosing not to endorse any candidate publicly. In an interview with Time magazine, Patrick emphasized the importance of voter turnout, encouraging people to "use their voice" and do their own research, rather than endorsing any particular candidate.
The couple, often in the spotlight due to their high-profile status, is no stranger to public scrutiny. Brittany Mahomes has previously been in the news for her blossoming friendship with Taylor Swift, having been spotted together at several Kansas City Chiefs games and social events. However, old tweets from Brittany's teenage years, where she seemingly criticized Swift, resurfaced, adding another layer of complexity to the public's perception of her.
