Camilla Jessen
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement lit up social media – and the President reacted.
Trump and Swift haven’t exactly been on the best of terms.
But when asked about her surprise engagement, the president’s reaction stunned reporters.
Swift and Kelce’s Big News Breaks the Internet
Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce took social media by storm on August 26, announcing their engagement in a surprise Instagram post that racked up over 26 million likes in less than a day.
The pop superstar and Kansas City Chiefs tight end have been dating for two years.
Now, with wedding bells in the air, fans and the media alike scrambled to hear reactions from across the spectrum, including one figure who’s made headlines for clashing with Swift in the past: President Donald Trump.
A History of Bad Blood
Swift and Trump have never been friendly.
The tension dates back years and includes multiple fiery public statements.
In 2024, Swift endorsed Kamala Harris, prompting Trump to post on Truth Social: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!”
“Booed Out of the Super Bowl”
Earlier this year, Trump used another celebrity—Sydney Sweeney—to take a swipe at Swift, calling her a “woke singer” and claiming she had been “booed out of the Super Bowl.”
For her part, Swift hasn’t held back either.
She’s called Trump’s leadership an “autocracy,” accused him of stoking racism, and promised to “vote him out” in 2020.
Trump’s Unexpected Engagement Reaction
So, when Trump was asked about Swift and Kelce’s engagement at a press event, the room tensed.
“Well, I wish him a lot of luck,” the President answered.
Delivered with a grin, the jab drew laughter from the press corps. But then, Trump switched gears.
“She’s a Terrific Person”
“Nah, I think he’s a great player, I think he’s a great guy, and I think that she’s a terrific person. So, I wish them a lot of luck,” he added.
According to Newsner reporters, the candid remarks caught many off guard, especially given his past vitriol toward the Grammy-winning singer.
The Internet Can’t Get Enough
The Swift-Kelce engagement has dominated headlines and online trends.
Google even added a golden confetti Easter egg when users search for “Taylor Swift.”
Meanwhile, FOX News broke from regular programming to cover the engagement live.
The pair’s decision to go public with their engagement follows months of speculation. A source told US Weekly: “They want to be married and have kids in the future… they feel like they’ve found their person.”
