Swift Doesn’t Sit With Brittany Mahomes
The NFL season opener was packed with excitement on the field, but off the field, the spotlight shined on Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes—though, notably, not together.
As the Kansas City Chiefs edged out the Baltimore Ravens 27-20, Swift and Mahomes, who were inseparable at games last season, watched from separate suites. The split comes in the wake of swirling controversy after Brittany’s subtle but clear support for Donald Trump in the 2024 election, leaving Swift’s legion of fans urging her to distance herself.
Swift, who has been publicly critical of Trump and backed his opponents in the past, sat in her usual spot alongside Travis Kelce’s family, even spotted chatting with his parents, Ed and Donna.
Meanwhile, Brittany cheered on her husband, Patrick Mahomes, in another suite, accompanied by her young daughter. Their absence from each other’s company is a stark contrast to last season, when their newfound friendship had taken center stage.
The budding friendship between Swift and Mahomes was a hot topic last year. The duo posed for photos, hit the hottest restaurants, and even sported matching outfits. A source told Us Weekly that their bond was built on shared humor and good vibes, assuring fans that the friendship would last no matter what. However, things appear to have cooled with Brittany’s recent political endorsements, sparking talk of a rift.
Brittany’s quiet show of support for Trump—through a series of Instagram likes and comments backing the former president—has generated backlash. Trump himself acknowledged her support on Truth Social, publicly thanking her for standing by the MAGA movement.
Her apparent alignment with Trump’s policies has not sat well with Swift’s fanbase, which is known for its more liberal leanings.
Swift, on the other hand, has been vocal about her political stance for years, throwing her support behind the Biden-Harris campaign in 2020 and speaking out against Trump’s policies. Her 2019 documentary Miss Americana doubled down on her distaste for Trump, with tracks like “Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince” serving as protest songs.
Despite the political tension, insiders claim that Swift and Mahomes have agreed to avoid discussing politics, prioritizing their friendship. Sources say the two have a “pact” to keep politics off the table, particularly during social gatherings. Brittany reportedly adhered to this unspoken rule at a recent party hosted by Swift at her Rhode Island mansion, avoiding any potential conflict.