The 2025 Super Bowl at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was not just about American football.
It also became a battleground for politics and pop culture, with Taylor Swift at the centre of the controversy.
The pop star, has been a regular fixture at Kansas City Chiefs games due to her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce.
However, she receives mixed reaction from the crowd, including boos, during the event.
Why Was Taylor Swift Booed?
Taylor Swift’s presence at NFL games has divided fans over the past year.
While many admire her global influence, others have grown frustrated with the constant media attention she receives at sporting events.
Also, her frequent appearances at Chiefs games led to accusations that the NFL was overly focused on her rather than the sport itself.
Some fans have voiced their irritation on social media.
They argue that the league was turning into a pop culture spectacle rather than a football competition.
However, the Super Bowl crowd’s reaction likely had deeper political undertones.
Taylor Swift publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on 10 September 2024, a move that further alienated conservative-leaning fans.
As a result, her support for the Democratic Party may have contributed to the boos she received from sections of the Super Bowl audience.
Why Did Donald Trump Take a Jab at Swift?
President Donald Trump has been engaged in a public feud with Swift for some time, especially after she threw her support behind Kamala Harris.
Donald Trump has repeatedly attacked Swift on his platform, Truth Social.
During the Super Bowl, Trump capitalised on the negative reactions toward Swift.
He posted videos of the pop star getting booed.
Also, he compared them to the cheers he received when shown on the stadium’s screen.
In a separate post, Trump wrote: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”, making his disdain for her clear.
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His jabs at Swift go beyond politics.
He has also drawn comparisons between her and Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Donald Trump previously stated that he preferred Brittany over Swift.
