Brittany Mahomes has found herself in the middle of a social media storm after facing criticism for liking an Instagram post from Donald Trump. While she hasn’t publicly announced her voting intentions or given a formal endorsement, the simple act of liking a post has drawn attention and sparked debate. The latest to voice disapproval of her actions is Sunny Hostin, a co-host on The View.
Mahomes, the wife of Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, liked a post from Trump, along with a comment that said, “We are all entitled to our own opinions and shouldn’t be bullied into submission.” While some might interpret this as support for the former president, it’s important to note that Brittany hasn’t made any official statements about her political stance.
However, Sunny Hostin didn’t hold back on a recent episode of The View, taking aim at Mahomes for showing even the slightest bit of support for Trump as the 2024 election nears.
Hostin argued that Mahomes’ actions show a lack of political awareness, particularly given her interracial marriage to Patrick Mahomes and their biracial children. “It just seems to me that since she is in an interracial marriage, she should have known that supporting someone with racist views is problematic,” Hostin said. She also pointed out that Mahomes’ family, being biracial, would not have been able to live in some of Trump’s properties in the 1970s, when Trump was involved in housing discrimination lawsuits. “It just seems to me that maybe she’s not that politically savvy or maybe she’s just not read in,” Hostin added.
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Hostin’s comments were met with significant backlash from fans and commentators alike. Many found her remarks about Mahomes’ family to be out of line and inflammatory. Former sports journalist Michele Tafoya weighed in, stating, “This should really tell you all you need to know about Sunny and the show.” On social media, the criticism escalated, with one Twitter user saying, “I’m not even a fan of the Chiefs, but I cannot sit here and not comment about the racism and bigotry of this disgraceful bunch of idiots who get paid millions to foment anger and division between white and black Americans. ABC should shutter this show.”
Another person voiced frustration over the idea that Mahomes was being criticized for her personal political views: “Ughhh, stop making me view Brittany Mahomes as a victim because you’re too braindead to understand everyone is entitled to their own political views.”
Some comments were even more direct, with one social media user calling for legal action: “Brittany Mahomes, you should sue this disgusting racist, nasty woman.”
As of now, Brittany Mahomes has not publicly responded to the comments made by Hostin on The View. Given the personal nature of Hostin’s remarks, it’s unclear whether Mahomes will choose to address the controversy or remain silent.
However, there’s speculation that the topic could surface at a future press conference, potentially involving Patrick Mahomes, whose public profile only adds to the scrutiny surrounding his wife’s political opinions.
Whether Brittany Mahomes chooses to speak out or not, this situation has highlighted the broader tension between celebrities, public figures, and their personal political beliefs, showing just how quickly even the smallest actions can spark widespread debate.
