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Taylor Swift’s Brittany Mahomes Controversy, Explained

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Newest development Sep 10, 2024 · 3 reportsTaylor Swift’s Brittany Mahomes Controversy, Explained

Taylor Swift is facing backlash from her fans after she was seen embracing Brittany Mahomes during the U.S. Open, sparking speculation that she is a Trump supporter.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Sep 6, 2024
Taylor Swift Fans Rage Over Pop Star Hugging Brittany Mahomes After Trump Support
Headline from Breitbart News ·
Sep 8, 2024
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes debunk friendship rift rumors
Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth ·
Sep 10, 2024Newest
Taylor Swift’s Brittany Mahomes Controversy, Explained
Headline from Forbes ·

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Newsweek
Why fans are infighting over Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes' friendship (opens Newsweek)
Published Sep 5, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Swifties didn't hold back — fighting against each other on social — over the singer's friendship with alleged Trump supporter Brittany Mahomes.
Breitbart News
Taylor Swift Not Seated Next to Brittany Mahomes After Wife of Chiefs Star QB Showed Support for Trump (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 5, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
During the 2023 season, Taylor Swift, and Brittany Mahomes were inseparable. One game into the 2024 season, the two seem very separable.
Glamour
Taylor Swift Embraces Brittany Mahomes at the US Open Amid Friendship Breakup Rumors (opens Glamour)
Published Sep 7, 2024
Glamour's feed description
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes got chummy at the US Open after sitting separately at the first Chiefs game of the season.
Insider
Taylor Swift used a familiar PR move to signal her support of Brittany Mahomes. This time, it backfired. (opens Insider)
Published Sep 8, 2024
Insider's feed description
Taylor Swift reunited with Brittany Mahomes at the US Open, sparking backlash from fans and raising questions about Swift's political affiliations.
Breitbart News
Taylor Swift Fans Rage Over Pop Star Hugging Brittany Mahomes After Trump Support (opens Breitbart News)
Published Sep 8, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Taylor Swift fans are outraged over the pop star hugging Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, after she liked social media posts in support of former President Donald Trump and his 2024 campaign promises.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes debunk friendship rift rumors (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Sep 8, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
There doesn't appear to be any bad blood between Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes.
Salon
Taylor Swift receives backlash for friendship with Brittany Mahomes after Trump support (opens Salon)
Published Sep 9, 2024
Salon's feed description
Taylor Swift receives backlash for her friendship with Trump supporter Brittany Mahomes
Forbes
Taylor Swift’s Brittany Mahomes Controversy, Explained (opens Forbes)
Published Sep 9, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Taylor Swift is facing backlash from her fans after she was seen embracing Brittany Mahomes during the U.S. Open, sparking speculation that she is a Trump supporter.
Deadline
Taylor Swift Faces Fan Backlash For Embracing Donald Trump Supporter Brittany Mahomes: “Spineless” (opens Deadline)
Published Sep 9, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Taylor Swift is facing staunch backlash for her embracing of Brittany Mahomes, a known supporter of Donald Trump.