The Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on February 10 turned out to be a memorable event for both Donald Trump and Taylor Swift, though for very different reasons. While Trump, the President of the United States, took a break from his duties to attend the game, Swift was there to cheer on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his team, the Kansas City Chiefs.
Unfortunately for Swift, the day did not go as planned. Not only did the Kansas City Chiefs suffer a tough loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, but Swift was also met with boos from the crowd when her face appeared on the Jumbotron. The situation was made even more dramatic by Trump’s reaction on social media, where he posted on his platform, Truth Social, saying, “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!”
In the same post, Trump shared a video of himself and his daughter Ivanka, applauding at the podium during the game. He also included a video of Swift’s reaction to the boos she received, adding fuel to the fire of the ongoing public tensions between the two.
Trump’s relationship with Taylor Swift has been complex, to say the least. During the 2020 presidential election, Swift publicly endorsed Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, much to Trump’s displeasure. He expressed his disapproval of Swift’s political stance, famously saying, “I hate Taylor Swift.” This, despite the fact that earlier in his political career, an AI-generated video of Swift endorsing Trump had made the rounds, which he initially seemed to embrace.
Swift, meanwhile, has continued to be a prominent figure in both music and politics, advocating for progressive causes and candidates. While her Super Bowl experience was less than ideal, it’s clear that her impact on pop culture and politics continues to be significant, whether in support or opposition.