Pop icon Taylor Swift faced unexpected boos during Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The reaction came when Swift was shown on the stadium’s video board in the first quarter. Swift, who was attending the game to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, appeared startled but quickly composed herself, offering a brief laugh before returning to her seat.
Seated alongside rapper Ice Spice, Swift was met with mixed reactions as the crowd’s boos echoed across the stadium, contrasting sharply with the warm reception received by former President Donald Trump just moments earlier.
Trump’s Warm Welcome During the National Anthem
Before the boos aimed at Swift, Trump was shown on the jumbotron during the national anthem, where he stood next to New Orleans Saints owner Gayle Benson and his daughter Ivanka Trump. As Jon Batiste performed the anthem, Trump saluted, drawing cheers and applause from the crowd. Trump’s historic attendance marked the first time a sitting president attended a Super Bowl, a gesture that resonated with the predominantly conservative audience.
The contrast between the reactions to Swift and Trump sparked instant social media debate, with some seeing it as a reflection of Swift’s outspoken political stances and others attributing it to overexposure due to her frequent appearances at Chiefs games.
Trump Trolls Swift on Social Media
Following the game, President Trump took to his platform, Truth Social, to mock Swift for the boos she received. “The only one who had a tougher night than the Kansas City Chiefs was Taylor Swift. She got BOOED out of the stadium. MAGA is very unforgiving!” Trump wrote, referring to his loyal base’s potential animosity toward Swift due to her political endorsements of Democratic candidates.
Swift, who has been vocal in her criticism of Trump’s policies, notably backed Joe Biden during the 2020 election and has since spoken out on various social issues.
What’s Behind the Boos?
Observers suggest that Swift’s reception may have been influenced by her public political activism. Her endorsement of Democratic causes has often clashed with the predominantly conservative sports fan base. Others argue that the reaction could be a result of the intense media coverage of her relationship with Kelce, which some fans believe has overshadowed the game itself.
Political commentators also noted that the event highlighted Trump’s continued popularity in traditional American settings, such as sporting events, despite his controversial political history.
A Tough Night for Swift and the Chiefs
Adding to Swift’s challenging night, her boyfriend’s team, the Kansas City Chiefs, suffered a 40-22 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, further dampening the evening. Despite the boos, Swift maintained her composure and continued supporting Kelce from the stands.
As the dust settles, the incident is sparking broader discussions on celebrity, politics, and fandom dynamics at major public events, showing how public figures are often judged beyond their profession. For Swift, it was a night she won’t soon forget—but for all the wrong reasons.