Global popstar Taylor Swift made an appearance at the Super Bowl to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. However, instead of the warm reception she may have expected, Swift was met with boos from a predominantly pro-Eagles crowd at the Superdome.
Initially greeted with cheers upon arriving in Las Vegas for the event, the atmosphere quickly shifted when she was shown on the stadium’s big screen. Sitting next to rapper Ice Spice, Swift appeared visibly confused as she gave a subtle side-eye and wrinkled her nose upon realizing the boos were directed at her. The clip of her reaction quickly went viral on social media. However, she brushed off the moment as the cameras moved on to other attendees. Her dedicated fanbase, known as ‘Swifties,’ swiftly came to her defense, with tennis legend Serena Williams also voicing support for the singer.
Trump’s Enthusiastic Welcome at the Game
In stark contrast, U.S. President Donald Trump received a rousing reception from the crowd, marking history as the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl. His presence was met with loud cheers as he was shown on the big screen saluting during the national anthem. Trump also met with individuals involved in the honorary coin toss, including the families of victims from the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
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Taylor Swift got showed on the big screen and got booed aggressively.
She asks: “What’s going on?”pic.twitter.com/1CSLjNanmK
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 9, 2025
Trump’s positive reception at the Super Bowl highlighted his complicated history with the National Football League (NFL). In past years, tensions arose between Trump and the league over players kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial and social injustice. However, his presence at this event suggested a shift in his relationship with the league and its fanbase.
A Political Feud: Trump vs. Swift
Swift and Trump have been at odds since 2018 when the singer endorsed a Democratic senatorial candidate. Their rivalry continued when Swift openly criticized Trump’s leadership and labeled his presidency an “autocracy.”
Leading up to the 2024 election, Swift endorsed Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on Instagram, where she has a massive following of 283 million. Her endorsement put to rest speculation that she might support Trump, a rumor fueled by Trump’s campaign using an image of her in an Uncle Sam outfit. Swift never approved or issued an endorsement for Trump, yet the former president falsely claimed her support.
Shortly after her endorsement of Harris, Trump lashed out, warning that she would “pay the price” for her political stance. “She’s a very liberal person. She seems to always endorse a Democrat, and she’ll probably pay a price for it in the marketplace,” he stated. Days later, he took to his Truth Social platform to write, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
Social Media Reactions
The Super Bowl incident quickly sparked debates online, with many users weighing in on the contrast between Swift’s and Trump’s receptions. One user on X (formerly Twitter) commented, “Taylor Swift gets BOOED at the Super Bowl, and she is flabbergasted. Remember that the crowd cheered Trump. Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris. People are so fed up.”
Despite the mixed reactions, Swift remains one of the most influential artists in the world, and her political stance continues to be a topic of discussion. The Super Bowl moment has once again underscored the deep political and cultural divides in America today.
