Brittany Mahomes' Trump Support Sparks Controversy, Patrick Mahomes Stands by Wife

Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, has faced backlash for expressing support for former President Donald Trump. Patrick Mahomes has not publicly commented on his wife's political views, but he has defended her right to express them.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, have been at the center of a social media storm after Brittany publicly expressed support for former President Donald Trump. The controversy erupted when Brittany liked an Instagram post outlining the "2024 GOP platform."

The like ignited a firestorm of backlash against the wife of the superstar quarterback. Among the critics were fans of Taylor Swift, who dates Chiefs star Travis Kelce. Multiple fan pages dedicated to Swift posted screenshots of the like on social media, condemning the quarterback's wife.

Brittany Mahomes' Trump Support Sparks Controversy, Patrick Mahomes Stands by Wife

Brittany responded to the criticism on her Instagram story, saying, "I mean honestly, To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep-rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood. There's no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well."

She then posted another message in reference to the situation on Instagram, saying, "Contrary to the tone of the world today....you can disagree with someone, and still love them. You can have differing views, and still be kind. Read that again!"

Brittany Mahomes' Trump Support Sparks Controversy, Patrick Mahomes Stands by Wife

On Wednesday, she appeared to like two other comments, one that said "TRUMP-VANCE 2024" and another that said "Glad to see you aren't backing down. We are all entitled to our own opinions and shouldn't be bullied into submission."

In a recent episode of the "WHOOP" podcast, Brittany said she’s leaned on her three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback husband to get her through the recent public scrutiny.

Brittany Mahomes' Trump Support Sparks Controversy, Patrick Mahomes Stands by Wife

"Having him to help me get through it has helped a lot, because he is very good at managing those things and blocking people out and doing all that type of stuff," she said. "Having him beside me and kind of guiding me, coaching me through it has helped a ton. I think that’s kind of gotten to where we are at now."

She added that her husband helped her develop an attitude of "not giving a f---."

Brittany Mahomes' Trump Support Sparks Controversy, Patrick Mahomes Stands by Wife

"I think the main thing he always told me is like, ‘Stop caring about what people think, especially the people that don’t even know you,’" she said. "And so I think social media used to get me a lot, and now it’s just like honestly I don’t give a f--- about what people have to say about me anymore."

"And I think he has helped me get to that point where I’m strong in who I am, I’m confident in who I am and I’m confident in mine and his relationship — and I’m confident in our life. So, why does what other people say have to matter at all?"

Patrick Mahomes has never publicly expressed support for a political figure or affiliation. He told Time in April he would not speak about who he would vote for in the upcoming election.

"I don’t want to pressure anyone to vote for a certain president," Patrick said. "I want people to use their voice, whoever they believe in. I want them to do the research."

However, he has donated $500 to the NFL Players Association’s political action committee, according to Open Secrets. The NFLPA donated $45,000 to Democrats and $35,000 to Republicans, the site says.

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes were born in eastern Texas and grew up there. They started dating when they attended Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, Texas, when Patrick was the school's quarterback and Brittany played soccer. Whitehouse is a town with a population of about 8,500 and has a history of voting Republican, according to Data USA.