Trump had some very interesting words.
President Donald Trump delivered his reaction Tuesday to the shocking news that pop star Taylor Swift is now engaged to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.
During a Cabinet meeting, a reporter asked the President: “The biggest pop culture story of the year just broke — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. The world wants your reaction, sir.”
Trump responded with a surprisingly gracious tone: “Well, I wish them a lot of luck. He’s a tremendous player, a great guy. And she’s a very talented person. I wish them the best.”
Trump vs. Taylor Swift: A Long-Running Feud
The exchange is notable given Swift’s outspoken hostility toward Trump in recent years.
- Swift has called his presidency an “autocracy.”
- She backed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020 and Harris and Tim Walz in 2024.
- She routinely urges her fans to register to vote and support Democrat candidates.
Trump, once an admirer of Swift’s music, has since pushed back:
- After Swift endorsed Democrats in 2018, Trump joked that he enjoyed her music “roughly a quarter less.”
- Following her 2024 Harris endorsement, Trump blasted on Truth Social: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
- Earlier this year, he mocked her during a White House event, saying she was “no longer hot” and ridiculed her Super Bowl appearances.
This feud has become a flashpoint in the culture wars, pitting one of America’s biggest celebrities against the most dominant political figure of our time.
WATCH:
Reporter: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged
— Acyn (@Acyn) August 26, 2025
Trump: I wish them a lot of luck. He’s a great player and she’s a terrific person pic.twitter.com/F9IKb916io
Swift and Kelce’s “Fairytale” Engagement
Swift announced her engagement on Instagram with photos showing Kelce down on one knee and the two holding hands. The ring was prominently displayed in the images.
She playfully wrote: “It’s like the English teacher and the gym teacher tying the knot.”
The couple’s timeline:
- July 2023 – Kelce attended her Eras Tour but failed to meet her backstage.
- Sept. 2023 – Swift was first spotted at a Chiefs game, sending media into overdrive.
- Feb. 2024 – She cheered him on at the Super Bowl.
- June 2024 – Kelce joined her on stage during her tour.
- 2025 – The official engagement announcement.
The Kansas City Chiefs posted on social media: “A true fairytale moment. Congratulations to Travis and Taylor — officially part of the Chiefs Kingdom!”
Brittany Mahomes, wife of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, added: “Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love. Just so happy for these two.”
Why It Matters
- Pop culture meets politics: Swift’s political endorsements have made her a darling of the Left, while Trump remains the leader of the conservative movement.
- Massive online traffic: Stories involving Trump, Swift, and Kelce dominate headlines, pulling in tens of millions of clicks.
- Audience crossover: The NFL, Hollywood, and Washington intersect, driving conversation across America.
