President Donald Trump took to social media on Sunday night, reveling in the awkward moment when pop superstar Taylor Swift was booed by Philadelphia Eagles fans at Super Bowl LIX. Trump, never one to shy away from stirring the pot, couldn’t resist pointing out the contrast between the singer’s chilly reception and his own warm welcome at the game.
“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 quipped on Truth Social, making sure his followers knew exactly where he stood.
Both Trump and Swift were present at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, with Trump there to support his favored team, the Kansas City Chiefs, and Swift accompanying her rumored beau, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. But when Swift appeared on the Jumbotron at the start of the game, the reaction from Eagles fans was less than friendly. The singer, known for her chart-topping hits and her support of left-wing causes, was met with loud boos from the Philadelphia faithful.
Despite the jeers, Swift tried to play it cool, flashing a quick smile after the initial surprise. Meanwhile, Trump, always the crowd favorite, was met with roaring applause when he appeared briefly on the big screen during Jon Batiste’s rendition of the national anthem.
But Trump didn’t stick around for the Chiefs’ humiliating 40-22 loss. He had predicted a victory for Kansas City, but by halftime, with the Eagles leading 24-0, the former president decided it was time to cut his losses and head home — but not before sharing his thoughts on the game with his followers.
Trump reposted a clip from the conservative account Libs of TikTok, which compared the reception of the two celebrities. “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed. The world is healing!” the post read, perfectly encapsulating Trump’s playful jab at his rival.
This wasn’t just any Super Bowl for Trump; he made history as the first sitting president to attend the big game. As for Swift, she also attended last year’s Super Bowl to cheer on Kelce during the Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers. Speculation had run rampant that Kelce might propose to Swift during the game, but those rumors were swiftly squashed as the Chiefs suffered a crushing defeat.
While Trump isn’t exactly a fan of Swift, he does have a soft spot for the Chiefs. He’s publicly praised quarterback Patrick Mahomes, particularly after Mahomes’ family members voiced their support for Trump and his Make America Great Again movement. Trump was even spotted snapping photos with Mahomes’ family ahead of the game.
Trump’s relationship with the Eagles, however, has been strained ever since the team refused to attend the White House celebration following their 2018 Super Bowl win. As for Swift, the two have been at odds ever since she endorsed Kamala Harris for vice president, though Swift has mostly ignored Trump’s comments over the years.
Regardless of their feud, Trump’s Super Bowl trolling was yet another reminder of the fierce culture wars playing out on the national stage — where even a sports event can become a battleground for political one-upmanship. As Trump continues to dominate the political conversation, it’s clear that the world of entertainment and politics will remain intertwined, with both sides taking every opportunity to score points.
