Trump slams Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce on Super Bowl day

Former President Donald Trump swiped at pop star Taylor Swift and her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, on his new social media platform, Truth Social, on Sunday.

In a lengthy post, Trump claimed that he was the one who made Swift a successful singer and accused her of betraying him for supporting President Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

He also called Kelce, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs, a liberal and suggested that he disliked him.

Trump’s comments didn’t stop at Swift; he also aimed at Kelce, a standout tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, labelling him as a liberal and expressing a personal grudge against him.

The unexpected attack on two high-profile figures sparked criticism from Swift’s fan base and political analysts, who denounced Trump’s assertions as baseless and defended Swift and Kelce’s accomplishments independent of Trump’s involvement.

While Swift and Kelce refrained from directly addressing Trump’s remarks, their actions spoke volumes. Swift, a multiple Grammy-winning artist, continued to focus on her music career, delivering a show-stopping performance at the Grammy Awards, where she clinched the prestigious Album of the Year award for Folklore.

Meanwhile, Kelce remained committed to his role as a professional athlete, leading the Kansas City Chiefs into the highly anticipated Super Bowl showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The event went as planned despite Trump’s attempts to overshadow the Super Bowl festivities with his inflammatory comments. Kelce, alongside his teammates, gave their all on the field but ultimately fell short against the formidable Buccaneers, who clinched victory with a commanding 31-9 scoreline.

Swift’s triumph at the Grammy Awards further cemented her status as a powerhouse in the music industry, reinforcing the resilience and talent of both Swift and Kelce in the face of adversity.

In the aftermath of Trump’s outburst, questions lingered about the relevance and credibility of his statements, particularly in light of his banishment from mainstream social media platforms following the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. Despite the controversy, Swift and Kelce remained steadfast in their pursuits, demonstrating resilience and grace in the face of unwarranted scrutiny.

As the dust settled on Super Bowl Sunday, the focus shifted back to the talents and achievements of Swift and Kelce, serving as a reminder of the enduring power of music and sports to transcend political divisions and unite audiences across the globe.

Sola Adeniji

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