Taylor Swift faces backlash for Brittany Mahomes friendship amid Trump controversy [Video]

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Taylor Swift is facing fan criticism after she was seen warmly embracing Brittany Mahomes, who last week was praised by Donald Trump for “strongly defending” him against online controversy.

Swift and Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chief quarterback Patrick Mahomes, were sitting together at the US Open Men’s Final on Sunday (September 8), along with Patrick and Swift’s boyfriend, Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce.

Following the event, pictures of Swift affectionately hugging Mahomes began circulating on social media, leading to an outcry from …