The Super Bowl was full of surprises this year, and not all of them were on the field. Taylor Swift, who attended the game to support her boyfriend, Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs, was booed by the crowd when she appeared on the Jumbotron. The audience, filled with Philadelphia Eagles fans, didn’t hold back their disapproval. Swift, however, handled the moment with a quick smile and a glance at the camera.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump was also at the game, and he didn’t miss the chance to stir the pot. Trump shared videos of Swift being booed on his Truth Social platform, contrasting it with the cheers he claimed to receive. He reposted a conservative account’s comparison of the two reactions, adding his own commentary: “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!”
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) February 10, 2025
The tension between Trump and Swift has been ongoing. Swift has been vocal in her opposition to Trump, endorsing Joe Biden in the last election and encouraging her fans to vote against him. Trump, in turn, has made his disdain for Swift clear, even posting, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” on Truth Social. The ongoing feud between the two has only added fuel to the fire, with Trump continuing to take jabs at Swift whenever possible.
The reaction to Trump’s appearance at the Super Bowl has been a topic of debate. While some claim he was met with cheers, others argue he was booed. Social media has been flooded with conflicting accounts, with some users sharing videos of apparent applause and others pointing out boos. The mixed reactions highlight the deep divisions surrounding Trump.
As for Swift, the boos she received may have been less about politics and more about her relationship with Kelce. Being a former Eagles fan from Pennsylvania, Swift’s support for the Chiefs likely didn’t sit well with the Eagles-heavy crowd. Despite the negative reaction, Swift’s fans have praised her for handling the situation with grace and dignity.
