Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany fires back at haters over Donald Trump post
In the wake of the DNC, where major sports figures openly endorsed VP Kamala Harris, another sports personality has found herself at the center of attention
At the recently concluded Democratic National Convention, prominent sports figures like Steve Kerr and Steph Curry openly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. Still, another sports-related personality found herself at the center of a political controversy for showing her allegiance to the other political candidate in the presidential race.
Brittney Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, is facing a huge public backlash after liking a social media post by former President Donald Trump.
The post, shared by Trump, outlined his agenda for the 2024 election, including proposals to seal the U.S. border and carry out what he called “the largest deportation operation in American history.” Brittney Mahomes’ simple act of liking this post sparked outrage among some social media users, particularly those on the political left. Critics accused her of endorsing a controversial and divisive political stance.
What was Brittany Mahomes’ response to the public backlash?
The criticism of Brittany Matthews highlights what some see as a double standard in sports and celebrity endorsements.
WOAH: Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ wife Brittany Mahomes responds to “haters” attacking her for liking Trump’s Instagram post outlining his 2024 platform:
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 23, 2024
“To be a hater as an adult, you have to have some deep rooted issues you refuse to heal from childhood.”
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Athletes like Steve Kerr and Steph Curry faced little criticism for supporting Democratic candidates. In contrast, Brittany Matthews, who is not an athlete herself, has been harshly judged for a seemingly innocuous social media interaction.
The criticism even extended to calls for her husband, Patrick Mahomes, to comment on her political views—a demand many find unnecessary given his role as an athlete, not a politician.
In response to the criticism, Brittney Mahomes fired back on social media, posting, “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.”