Trump praises Brittany Mahomes for ‘defending’ him after liking post

The NFL kicks off the season Thursday, and former President Trump seems to be rooting for a similar crew as Taylor Swift this fall.

The day earlier than the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs’ house recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens, the present Republican presidential nominee seemed to be going all in on the Chiefs. Trump praised quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his spouse, Brittany, and predicted a return to the Tremendous Bowl for the defending champs.

“I need to thank lovely Brittany Mahomes for therefore strongly defending me, and the truth that MAGA is the best and strongest Political Motion within the Historical past of our now Failing Nation,” Trump wrote Wednesday on Reality Social.

“With Crime and Unlawful Immigration completely uncontrolled, INFLATION Ravaging all People, and a World that’s laughing on the stupidity of our hapless ‘leaders,’ it’s good to see somebody who loves our Nation, and needs to put it aside from DOOM. What a terrific couple – See you each on the Tremendous Bowl!”

Brittany Mahomes, an proprietor of the NWSL’s Kansas Metropolis Present and a Sports activities Illustrated swimsuit mannequin, reportedly “appreciated” and later “unliked” an Aug. 13 Instagram publish by Trump highlighting the Republican Celebration’s platform. She gave the identical like/in contrast to therapy to a remark that merely stated “TRUMP-VANCE 2024” on considered one of her Instagram posts, in keeping with TMZ.

It’s unclear whether or not this exercise from weeks in the past is the “robust protection” that Trump talked about in his publish.

As for Trump’s oblique reference to Patrick Mahomes, the three-time Tremendous Bowl champion doesn’t appear more likely to endorse any presidential candidate this yr.

“I don’t need to strain anybody to vote for a sure president,” Mahomes advised Time journal in April. “I would like individuals to make use of their voice, whoever they imagine in. I would like them to do the analysis.”

Swift grew to become the Chiefs’ most well-known fan when she began courting star tight finish Travis Kelce final yr. The pop celebrity appeared to grow to be shut mates with Brittany Mahomes, as the 2 have been seen collectively at soccer video games and quite a few different social outings.

Swift famously endorsed President Biden in 2020 however has but to take action this yr for Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Final month, Trump shared a pretend picture on Reality Social that falsely recommended that Swift had endorsed him.