Brittany Mohames Faces Backlash
Today, we’re diving into a story that’s making waves in both the sports and political arenas. Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, found herself in the spotlight for a reason she probably didn’t anticipate—her public support for former President Donald Trump.
So, what’s all the fuss about? It all started when Brittany Mahomes liked a post on Instagram that promoted Trump’s Republican presidential platform. Now, in the world of social media, a simple “like” can sometimes stir up quite a reaction, and that’s exactly what happened here. Mahomes quickly found herself under fire from critics, particularly from those on the left, who weren’t thrilled with her apparent support for Trump.
let me get this right. Steph Curry can endorse Kamala Harris live at the DNC but people are shaming Brittany Mahomes because she liked a Trump post? pic.twitter.com/JtJL9Y6LtD
— Mike McDaniel (@MikMcDaniel) August 23, 2024
But Brittany wasn’t about to back down. In response to the backlash, she took to social media to call out the negativity she was facing. “I mean honestly,” she began, expressing her frustration. She didn’t hold back, suggesting that those who were attacking her might have “deep-rooted issues” from their childhood that they haven’t dealt with. She added, “There’s no reason your brain is fully developed and you hate to see others doing well.”
Turns out that Brittany Mahomes is based.
She liked President trump’s agenda on Instagram.
And then had this to say when people got mad at her for it. pic.twitter.com/RBqGFTs1IA
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 23, 2024
Her response didn’t go unnoticed. Colin Rugg, a conservative commentator, posted about the situation on X, noting that Brittany Mahomes appeared to be defending her support for Trump and calling out the “haters” who were coming after her. Another commentator, Greg Price, pointed out that Brittany Mahomes seemed to be taking a stand, describing her as “based”—a term often used online to describe someone who is unapologetically authentic, especially when it comes to their beliefs.
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Brittany Mahomes is under fire by leftists for ‘liking’ Trump’s platform on IG.
Brittany appears to now be defending her support for Trump, blasting the haters for not… pic.twitter.com/Pzy2KpT32m
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 23, 2024
Interestingly, The New York Post reported that Brittany Mahomes eventually withdrew her “like” from the Trump post, but the conversation had already taken off. This incident is particularly notable because neither Brittany nor Patrick Mahomes has been known for being politically active in the past. In fact, Patrick Mahomes has generally avoided endorsing any political candidates. After the death of George Floyd in 2020, he supported LeBron James’s “More Than a Vote” initiative, which aimed to increase Black voter turnout, but he stopped short of backing a specific candidate.
Brittany Mahomes liked a Trump instagram post and the Left lost their minds. Her response message is PERFECT 🔥 pic.twitter.com/LSMbf7TDxT
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) August 23, 2024
In a recent interview, Patrick Mahomes made it clear that he prefers to stay out of the political fray. He said, “I don’t want to pressure anyone to vote for a certain President. I want people to use their voice, whoever they believe in. I want them to do the research.” It’s a sentiment that seems to suggest he values informed decision-making over partisan allegiance.