Are Taylor Swift's fans or Swifties disappointed with her choice of friends?
Fans were disappointed in Taylor Swift after she hugged Brittany Mahomes during the US Open. Swift's prior political views conflicted with Mahomes's recent support of Donald Trump, which made some fans irate.

Swift gave Brittany a giddy hug on Sunday, September 8, while she was at the US Open with her partner Travis Kelce. Patrick Mahomes, Brittany's spouse and Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs teammate, was also present.
Swifties expressed their opinions about the public association after seeing the picture of Swift and Brittany's excited embrace. Many wrote that they were disappointed in Swift. One fan commented on the photo, writing, disappointed but not surprised atp, while another referred to Tree Paine, Swift's public relations representative, asking if she could handle the situation.
Taylor girl, that’s not very Miss Americana of you, how can you stand to be around someone like that? was one of the most popular comments on the photo. This comment was about Taylor Swift's Miss Americana documentary from 2020, in which she discussed her feeling of duty to be on the right side of history before supporting Joe Biden for president. Swift hasn't officially endorsed a candidate for president in 2024 as of yet.
Many others concurred with the criticism voiced by this fan, but some countered that having different political views doesn't preclude friendship. One commenter said that just because people have different political views doesn't mean that they can't be friends.
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Swift has not publicly responded to the criticism directed at Brittany by Swift fans. However, Swifties have already observed that she seemed to sit apart from her friend at a recent football game, leading them to believe that this was a reaction to the recent news.
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FAQs
Why do some Taylor Swift fans feel let down by the friends she chose?In contrast to Swift's prior political stance, fans are upset that Swift hugged Brittany Mahomes, a supporter of Donald Trump. Some fans believe Swift's previous advocacy and this association are at odds.
What is Taylor Swift's response to the criticism?
Taylor Swift hasn't yet responded to the criticism she's received from her followers about her friendship with Brittany Mahomes.
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