During a recent media briefing, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes carefully avoided discussing his wife Brittany Mahomes’s evident support for Donald Trump. This occurred as the team is gearing up for their next game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Confronted with a question regarding Trump’s commendation of the Mahomes family, Patrick maintained a neutral stance on political endorsements. He articulated, “I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever either way. I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote, to inform people to do their own research, and then make the best decision for them and their family.”
This perspective is consistent with his previous comments about political engagement. Patrick has historically encouraged individuals to make informed decisions independently, echoing his dedication to civic involvement through his support for the “More Than a Vote” initiative, which promotes voting rights for African-Americans.
Recently, Brittany Mahomes’s actions on social media, specifically liking posts that support Donald Trump and his 2024 GOP platform, placed the Mahomes family in the spotlight. Although these likes were subsequently removed, they were initially perceived as her nod towards Trump’s campaign.
The conversation also touched on the impact of political affiliations on relationships within the sports and entertainment sectors, by bringing up Taylor Swift, a friend of Brittany Mahomes and collaborator in charity efforts with the NFL celebrity. Despite the potential for conflict, there have been no indications of a fallout between the two women.
Further, Patrick addressed any suppositions about his interactions at the US Open, where he was seen spending time with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. He stressed the importance of unity and collaboration with people from varied backgrounds, reflecting, “I’ve run up with people from every aspect of life and every background, and I think the best thing about a football locker room and kind of how I’ve grown up in a baseball locker room, is that people can come together and achieve something and achieve a common goal.”
Above all, Patrick Mahomes prioritizes how individuals treat one another over their political choices, maintaining his focus on his career and daily life despite the political narratives that might circulate around his public figures.
He concluded by remarking on the unavoidable nature of political exploitation of public statements, determined to stay unaffected in his professional and personal pursuits. “In the political times, people are gonna use stuff here and there, but I can’t let that affect how I go about my business every single day and live my life and try and live it to the best of my ability.”
