(Rightallegiance.com) – Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, recently stirred up controversy by hinting at her support for Donald Trump through her social media activity. The 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and former college soccer player has faced significant backlash after liking several pro-Trump comments on her recent Instagram posts.
One of the comments Brittany liked read “TRUMP-VANCE 2024,” while another praised her for not backing down despite the criticism. This second comment, which expressed that everyone is entitled to their opinions and shouldn’t be bullied into submission, also received a like from Kelly Stafford, the wife of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. Both TMZ Sports and the New York Daily News reported on Brittany’s actions, noting that by Wednesday evening, she appeared to have unliked the comments.
Brittany’s first public display of support for Trump occurred on August 13 when she liked a post from Trump outlining the “2024 GOP platform.” This like quickly ignited a backlash, particularly from fans of Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Swift’s fans, known for their vocal online presence, were quick to condemn Brittany’s actions, sharing screenshots of her likes across social media.
In response to the backlash, Brittany took to her Instagram story to address the criticism, stating, “To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.” She added that there’s no reason for adults to harbor hate when others are doing well. On August 26, she posted another message that seemed to reference the controversy, emphasizing that it’s possible to disagree with someone and still love them, as well as hold differing views and still be kind.
Patrick Mahomes, meanwhile, has remained publicly neutral on political matters. In an April interview with Time, he expressed his reluctance to endorse any political figure, stating that he doesn’t want to pressure anyone into voting a certain way but instead encourages people to use their voice and do their research.
Brittany’s recent actions drew praise from conservative political commentator Candace Owens, who defended her on an episode of the “Candace” podcast. Owens commended Brittany’s attitude and criticized the social media backlash, emphasizing that people are allowed to like posts related to elections without being pressured to vote one way or another.
Brittany and Patrick both hail from Whitehouse, Texas, a small town with a history of voting Republican. While Patrick has made some political contributions, including a $500 donation to the NFL Players Association’s political action committee, he has generally avoided making public political statements.