It’s clear that former NFL quarterback Brett Favre isn’t a fan of Taylor Swift’s recent political endorsement, and he made his stance known in a pointed way. Last week, Swift publicly announced her support for Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in the upcoming November election. Swift explained her choice to her millions of fans, emphasizing her belief that Harris is a “steady-handed, gifted leader” who would lead the country with “calm and not chaos.” She also urged her followers to do their own research before casting their votes, stressing the importance of understanding the policies and positions of all candidates.
However, Swift’s political endorsement wasn’t received well by everyone, including Favre. The Hall of Fame quarterback has expressed his support for former President Donald Trump in the past and appeared to take a subtle jab at Swift’s influence over her fanbase.
Shortly after Swift’s endorsement made headlines, NFL reporters asked Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes to share his thoughts on the election. Mahomes, known for his professionalism on and off the field, carefully avoided endorsing any candidate. Instead, he chose to focus on the importance of voter education.
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“I don’t want my place and my platform to be used to endorse a candidate or do whatever, either way,” Mahomes said in response. “I think my place is to inform people to get registered to vote. It’s to inform people to do their own research and then make the best decision for them and their family.”
Favre took to social media earlier this week to praise Mahomes for taking what he believed to be the right approach. Sharing Mahomes’ video response, Favre lauded the Chiefs quarterback for avoiding political endorsements and allowing people to make their own decisions. But Favre didn’t stop there—he also took a veiled swipe at Swift and her influence on her fans.
“Good take by Mahomes,” Favre wrote. “I see a lot of celebs trying to influence their audience instead of letting the people think for themselves. If the best choice for them ain’t clear and they’re easily swayed by their fav pop artist, it’s not going to be a good thing.”
Favre’s comment, while not directly mentioning Swift, clearly referenced the singer’s strong influence over her fanbase and suggested that celebrities like her are overstepping by encouraging political support. His statement also seemed to underscore his belief that voters should think for themselves rather than being swayed by celebrity endorsements.
Favre, who has previously supported Donald Trump, is expected to vote for him in the upcoming election. His critique of Swift’s political endorsement seems to align with his broader political views and his concern about celebrity influence in politics.
Meanwhile, Mahomes has continued to remain neutral on the political front, using his platform to encourage voter participation rather than endorse specific candidates. His tactful approach has earned him praise from both sides of the political spectrum as he navigates the often polarizing world of celebrity and politics.
As for Swift, she’s never shied away from using her platform to speak out on issues she’s passionate about, and it’s unlikely that the criticism will deter her from continuing to advocate for what she believes in.
With the November election fast approaching, figures like Swift and Favre find themselves on opposite sides of the political debate, each using their influence in very different ways.
