Netizens have not forgotten the on-going friction between US President Donald Trump and multiple Grammy awards winner, Taylor Swift. February 9, at the kickoff game of the Super Bowl LIX, a much-awaited week for US football fans, was a notable day. Not just for the on-field action but also in the stands. With A-list fans making an appearance in the audience, the game received a viewership of more than hundred million fans.
The Philadelphia Eagles secured a momentous win against the Kansas City Chiefs after six years. Supporting her boyfriend Travis Kelce of the City Chiefs, Taylor Swift was booed as she showed up on the big screen. Receiving a mixed reception from the crowd, including boos from Eagles fans in presence of Trump, quickly gained traction. Following the game, Trump made a remark on Truth Social saying, “The only one that had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!”
However, this is not an isolated event. In September 2024, after Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race, Trump declared, “I hate Taylor Swift!” on Truth Social. Swift has been openly critical of Trump’s policies and leadership style, stating in a 2019 interview, “We’re a democracy—at least, we’re supposed to be—where you’re allowed to disagree, dissent, debate.”
The Super Bowl encounter highlighted the ongoing tension between the two personalities. Trump, who recently returned to power with his “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) campaign, has often been at odds with Swift’s progressive stances. Meanwhile, Swift concluded her record-breaking “Eras Tour” in 2024, solidifying her status as one of the most influential artists in the world.
While the Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl victory, the spotlight on Trump and Swift’s rivalry served as a reminder of the complex interplay between celebrity and politics in contemporary America.