Trump’s cruel summer: Swift backing Harris
Brittany Mahomes trumps Taylor Swift, at least according to the former president.
During a phone interview with “Fox & Friends” early Wednesday, former President Donald Trump shook off Swift’s support for his political rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, declaring he much prefers the wife of the Kansas City Chief’s star quarterback.
“Well I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better, if you want to know the truth,” he said. “She’s a big Trump fan.”
Trump’s comments on Mahomes came hours after Swift endorsed Harris for president. She took to Instagram on Tuesday, just as Harris’ first debate with Trump concluded, to encourage her fans to register and to vote early. She also revealed her own plans for casting her ballot.
“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote.
The “Fortnight” singer also praised Walz’s history of supporting “LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body” before taking a jab at Trump’s running mate, JD Vance. She signed her declaration, “With hope and love, Taylor Swift. Childless Cat Lady,” referencing Vance’s past concerns about America being run by Democrats without children.
Walz learned of Swift’s endorsement late Tuesday during a live TV interview with MSNBC’S Rachel Maddow, who read him the singer’s social media post in full. He could not help but crack a grin when he heard his own name mentioned.
“I am incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift. I say that also as a cat owner — a fellow cat owner,” Walz responded.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said Wednesday he was not going to publicly align himself with either presidential candidate. His wife, Brittany Mahomes, recently liked some pro-trump social media posts on Instagram.
She also has not publicly endorsed either candidate.