Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes made it clear on Wednesday that he will not be endorsing either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris. Mahomes emphasized his stance on not using his platform to endorse any political candidates but rather to encourage people to get registered to vote and make informed decisions for themselves and their families. His statement came following remarks made by former President Trump about Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, who he suggested supported his campaign.
Taylor Swift, who is in a relationship with Mahomes’ teammate Travis Kelce and has grown close to the Mahomes family, recently endorsed Kamala Harris for the presidency. In reaction to Swift’s endorsement, Trump expressed his preference for Brittany Mahomes, describing her as a big fan of his. Trump began referencing Brittany after she briefly liked and then unliked one of his Instagram posts outlining the “2024 GOP platform.”
Despite the attention brought on by Trump’s remarks, Brittany Mahomes has refrained from engaging in political discussions, except for responding to critics on social media, where she urged for maturity and healing from childhood issues. Patrick Mahomes chose not to address Trump’s references to his wife directly but emphasized his focus on his family and community work.
Swift’s endorsement of Harris, following the presidential debate and amidst Trump’s campaign efforts to show support from Swift fans, garnered significant attention. Swift praised Harris as a gifted leader and advocated for a calmer approach to leadership, noting the importance of unity and a shared national goal.
Amidst the political climate, Mahomes steered clear of discussing his personal political beliefs and instead highlighted the importance of unity and diversity, drawing from his experiences in diverse locker rooms and emphasizing the power of coming together to achieve common goals. Mahomes stressed the value of unity in the nation, reflecting on how diverse backgrounds in football and baseball locker rooms have come together for success.
Despite the political chatter surrounding him and his family, Mahomes kept the focus on community work and striving to bring out the best in people daily. Swift’s endorsement of Harris and Trump’s comments on Brittany Mahomes have added layers to the political discussions around the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, but Mahomes remains steadfast in his commitment to unity and positivity.
