Trump mocks Taylor Swift, Chiefs after Eagles dominating Super Bowl LIX win – FOX 29 Philadelphia
Share(Getty Images) NEW ORLEANS – President Donald Trump took to social media Sunday night where he appeared to take some parting shots at the Kansas City Chiefs and pop star Taylor Swift following Super Bowl LIX. Both President Trump and Swift were shown on the big screen during the game and appeared to receive far different reactions from the crowd in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. Despite publicly voicing his support for Kansas City prior to the game, Trump took to Truth Social to seemingly mock Swift and the Chiefs.What we know:President Trump attended the Super Bowl, marking a historic moment as the first sitting president to do so. During the national anthem, he was shown on screen and cheered by the crowd at the Caesars Superdome. Taylor Swift, who was in attendance supporting boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, faced boos when she was shown on the same screen. Swift appeared to make light of the situation in the moment, giving a side-eye that later went viral on social media. The interaction with the crowd prompted some, including tennis legend Serena Williams, to come to Swift’s defense on social media. The backstory:Tensions between Trump and Swift have been escalating over the past year, particularly after Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Trump has publicly criticized Swift, even expressing his preference for Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who has appeared to support Trump on social media over the past several months.Swift’s relationship with Kelce and her frequent appearances at NFL games have also stirred mixed reactions among fans.What they’re saying:After the game, Trump took to Truth Social to mock Swift and the Chiefs, attributing the boos she received to his “Make America Great Again” supporters. “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!” Trump wrote.He posted videos highlighting the contrasting reactions he and Swift received from the crowd. Trump also criticized the NFL’s new kickoff format, which he has opposed since the start of the season.”The worst part of the Super Bowl, by far, was watching the Kickoff where, as the ball is sailing through the air, the entire field is frozen, stiff. College Football does not do it, and won’t! Whose idea was it to ruin the Game?” Trump wrote. Local perspective:Swift, who grew up supporting the Philadelphia Eagles, had a particularly challenging night as she watched her childhood team defeat her boyfriend’s team.Her presence at NFL games has been a point of contention, with some fans appreciating the new audience she brings, while others have expressed frustration over the seemingly constant attention she receives.While Trump took to social media to discuss the Chief’s tough night, he did not immediately congratulate the Eagles on their Super Bowl win, the second in the team’s history. All the news you need to know, every dayBy clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2025 FOX Television Stations
