During the Philadelphia Eagles’ visit to the White House on April 28, 2025, to celebrate their Super Bowl LIX victory, President Donald Trump took the opportunity to mock pop star Taylor Swift. Referencing Swift’s attendance at the Super Bowl, where she supported her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, Trump quipped, “I watched in person. I was there along with Taylor Swift. How did that work out?” This remark alluded to the Eagles’ decisive 40–22 win over the Chiefs .People.com+3Meaww News+3San Francisco Chronicle+3People.com+3The Daily Beast+3Meaww News+3San Francisco Chronicle
Trump’s jab at Swift is part of a series of public criticisms he has directed at the singer, especially following her endorsement of his political opponent, Kamala Harris, during the 2024 presidential election. After Swift’s endorsement, Trump expressed his displeasure on Truth Social, stating, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” He also suggested that Swift would “pay a price” in the marketplace for her political stance .Meaww News+4The Daily Beast+4People.com+4
At the Super Bowl in February, Swift was reportedly booed by Eagles fans when shown on the jumbotron. Trump highlighted this incident on social media, claiming, “She got BOOED out of the Stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!” He also shared a video comparing the crowd’s reactions to himself and Swift, implying a cultural shift in his favor .Meaww News+3ITVX+3The Daily Beast+3San Francisco Chronicle
The White House event also noted the absence of key Eagles players, including quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, who reportedly missed the ceremony due to “scheduling conflicts.” Despite their absence, Trump praised the team’s performance and acknowledged Hurts as a “terrific player” .Meaww News+2The Daily Beast+2People.com+2People.com
This incident underscores the ongoing tension between Trump and Swift, reflecting the broader intersection of politics, celebrity culture, and sports in contemporary America.
