Donald Trump drew attention with his unexpected response to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement. The couple announced their news in a joint Instagram post, sparking a wave of reactions across politics, sports, and entertainment.
Here’s what Trump said, how it connects to his history with Swift, and why his remarks stand out.
Donald Trump reacts to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s engagement
Donald Trump reacted to the news of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement during a Cabinet meeting when asked by a reporter. “Well, I wish them a lot of luck. I think he’s a great player and a great guy, and I think she’s a terrific person,” Trump said. He added, “So, I wish them a lot of luck.” Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Aug. 26.
Trump has a complicated history with Swift. In February 2024, before she publicly endorsed a candidate, he said, “I like her boyfriend, Travis, even though he may be a Liberal, and probably can’t stand me!” Following Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris during the 2024 election, Trump posted on Truth Social, “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT.” His campaign later sold merchandise mocking her Eras Tour designs with his face instead.
The president continued criticizing Swift throughout 2025. In May, he wrote on Truth Social that “she’s no longer ‘HOT’” after his earlier comments. This month, amid an American Eagle advertisement controversy involving Sydney Sweeney, Trump again declared he hated Swift, contrasting her with the actress by calling Sweeney’s ad “the HOTTEST.”
Trump and Swift both attended Super Bowl LIX, where Swift supported Kelce and the Chiefs. Eagles fans loudly booed Swift, while Trump received cheers. Afterward, he shared a Libs of TikTok post that read, “Trump gets massive cheers at the Super Bowl while Taylor Swift gets booed – The world is healing.” He also mocked Swift with an edited image showing her holding a “Trump won, Democrats cheated!” flag.
Despite his repeated criticisms, Trump set aside his public feud with Swift to congratulate the couple.
Originally reported by Vritti Johar on Mandatory.com.
