Donald Trump has a track record of scandalous Hollywood interactions — from his criticism of Kristen Stewart to his support of Eminem for president, which he later regretted. Recently, the former POTUS also weighed in on Taylor Swift's new romance with Travis Kelce.
While Howard Stern thinks the relationship is doomed, Trump made a semi-positive statement about the couple despite Swift potentially being a challenge to his 2024 presidential run. Here's a closer look at the businessman as a closeted Swiftie.
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Is Donald Trump A Swiftie?
In 2017, an old video of Trump listening to Swift's Blank Page while driving went viral. His wife Melania Trump, who filmed the moment from the backseat, originally posted it on her Facebook page. Their son Barron Trump was also in the car with them. In an interview, Trump said that one of the things he missed about being a civilian was "driving."
Despite the popular backlash on him, fans softened up when they saw him as a "normal" businessman dad driving around with his wife and son. "I feel actually very nostalgic while watching this video," someone wrote on Reddit. "Might be because my dad was himself a business man, but this looks like one of the late night drives i had with him."
Another one added: "It seems so weirdly human... like it's almost nice and peaceful, certainly something I don't associate with Donald Trump. And it feels so private, like I shouldn't be watching this video at all. I wonder what Trump was thinking at that very moment, and what Barron Trump was thinking when he looked over at his father."
As for the Swifties, they were also surprised to see Trump jamming to their idol's hit, especially since she's had a massive feud with Kanye West who's been bashed for supporting the politician in the last few years.
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How Is Taylor Swift A Threat To Donald Trump's 2024 Presidential Run?
During an episode of The View's Behind the Table podcast, Trump's former communication director said that Swift's political influence could be a threat to his 2024 presidential run. "We are all Taylor Swift fans, and, to be honest, if Donald Trump looks like he's going to win, she's just going to need to get in the race and defeat him once and for all because she's probably the only person who can," said Lyssa Farah Griffin, per Eat This Music.
The outlet also noted that after Swift posted a call for voter registration on National Voter Registration Day on Instagram, Vote.org's CEO, Andrea Hailey said that they saw a 1200% surge in website traffic. Trump is well aware of the You Belong with Me singer's social media power that before she endorsed Democrats in the 2018 midterm elections, he called her "fantastic" and "terrific."
Now, Trump is up against something even bigger as Swift draws more attention due to her lucrative Eras Tour and recent romantic links after her split from Joe Alwyn. Note that her brand-new relationship with Kelce has single-handedly earned the NFL $122 million in brand value.
After changing their Twitter/X bio to "NFL (Taylor's Version," alongside a photo of the musician and Kelce's mom watching a Chiefs game, the association said in a statement: "We frequently change our bios and profile imagery based on what's happening in and around our games, as well as culturally."
They continued: "The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce news has been a pop cultural moment we've leaned into in real time, as it's an intersection of sport and entertainment, and we've seen an incredible amount of positivity around the sport."
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What Does Donald Trump Think About Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Relationship?
In an interview with the Daily Caller published on September 29, 2023, Trump said of Swift and Kelce: "I wish the best for both of them. I hope they enjoy their life, maybe together, maybe not — most likely not." It was a polite statement that caused mixed emotions among Swifties. "Desperately need this man to drop out of politics and become the next Wendy Williams," one tweeted.
A Redditor even suggested: "His obsession with Robert Pattinson was top tier Twitter. We really should have encouraged his career as a celebrity relationship guru. Could have avoided so much other garbage lol Like imagine Marriage Boot Camp hosted by Trump. The reality TV fever dream we will never get."
Many fans agree with someone even noting that they "hate him as President (or anywhere near politics) but love him as an unhinged pop culture figure. He has a very keen understanding of the 24/7 American news/gossip cycle, probably because he watches it all day."
They added: "His arrest and mugshot alone are a master class in virality. I'd love to see him retire and become a talking head, ranting on some irrelevant cable show while glowing more & more fluorescent orange with every episode."
