Taylor Swift has delivered a public show of support for Brittany Mahomes, an American football star’s wife who has been under fire for backing Donald Trump. The , 34, who endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, embraced Ms Mahomes in the VIP seats as the pair watched tennis’ US Open men’s final on Sunday. Ms Swift was with her , whose ’ team-mate, quarterback Patrick Mahomes, accompanied his wife at Flushing Meadows, New York.
One of America’s most high profile NFL spouses, Ms Mahomes has been criticised on social media in recent weeks over her perceived support for former president Trump. The swimsuit model, 29, first indicated her views when she liked Trump’s Instagram post outlining the 2024 Republican platform on August 13. Responding to criticism, she said: “I mean honestly, 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.” On August 26, she wrote: “Contrary to the tone of the world today..
.you can disagree with someone, and still love them. You can have differing views, and still be kind.
” Trump subsequently wrote on Truth Social: “I want to thank beautiful Brittany Mahomes for so strongly defending me. “It is nice to see someone who loves our Country, and wants to save it from DOOM. What a great couple – see you both at the Super Bowl!” Swift endorsed Mr Biden in October 2020 ahead the last but has stayed silent .