Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has faced backlash on social media for liking several comments on her Instagram post that indicated support for former President Donald Trump
Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has drawn criticism on social media for hinting at support for former President Donald Trump. The 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and former college soccer player liked several comments on her most recent Instagram post that indicated support for Trump.
One of the comments she liked said "TRUMP-VANCE 2024." The other comment referenced her recent social media activity that has suggested support for Trump and drawn backlash from those who do not support the former president. That comment said, "Glad to see you aren't backing down. We are all entitled to our own opinions and shouldn't be bullied into submission."
Brittany Mahomes Draws Criticism for Hinting at Support for Trump
TMZ Sports and the New York Daily News both caught Mahomes' likes. By Wednesday evening, it appeared Mahomes had unliked those comments. Mahomes first indicated her support for Trump on Aug. 13 when she liked Trump's Instagram post that outlined the "2024 GOP platform."
The like ignited a firestorm of backlash against the wife of the superstar quarterback. Among the critics were fans of Taylor Swift, who dates Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Multiple fan pages dedicated to Swift posted the screenshots of the like on social media, condemning Mahomes.
Brittany Mahomes Draws Criticism for Hinting at Support for Trump
Mahomes responded to the criticisms on her Instagram story Friday. "I mean honestly, To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood," she wrote. "There's no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well."
She posted another cryptic message on her social media that may have referenced her recent controversy on Monday. "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," she wrote on Aug. 26. "Read that again!"
Brittany Mahomes Draws Criticism for Hinting at Support for Trump
Patrick Mahomes has never publicly expressed support for a political figure or affiliation. He told Time in April he would not speak about who he would vote for in the upcoming election. "I don't want to pressure anyone to vote for a certain president," Patrick said. "I want people to use their voice, whoever they believe in. I want them to do the research."
Brittany's recent social media activity drew praise from conservative political commentator Candace Owens, who defended the NFL wife in an episode of the "Candace" podcast this week. "Brittany Mahomes has an attitude. She doesn't care [that social media is angry], and I am here for it," Owens said.
"Let someone like a post, which they're allowed to do because it's an election, and you are not required to vote one way or the other. And that's what Brittany Mahomes did. She sure stepped in it. She apparently liked a Trump post."
