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President Donald Trump responded to a question during Tuesday's Cabinet meeting about pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce's engagement announcement.
A reporter said, "I have to tell you, the biggest pop culture news of the year broke while we were in this Cabinet meeting. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged, and the world wants your reaction, sir."
Trump replied, "Well, I wish them a lot of luck. I think he's a great player, he's a great guy. I think that she's a terrific person, so I wish them a lot of luck."
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Why It Matters
Swift has not shied away from criticizing Donald Trump, calling his presidency an "autocracy" and accusing him of relying on "the dirtiest tricks" in politics. In recent years, she has endorsed Democratic candidates, backing Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in 2020 and Harris and Tim Walz in 2024. Swift has also urged her fans to register to vote and participate in elections, a stance that has often put her in direct opposition to Trump's policies and rhetoric.
Trump, who once praised Swift as "fantastic" and "terrific," has turned sharply critical since she entered the political fray. After her 2018 endorsement of Democrats, he quipped he liked her music "about 25 percent less." More recently, he posted "I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!" on Truth Social following her 2024 endorsement of Harris. This year, he reignited the feud by mocking her during a White House event, saying she was "no longer hot" and referencing her attendance at the Super Bowl, where the Kansas City Chiefs lost.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Engaged: What We Know
"Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married," Swift said in an Instagram post announcing the engagement.
Swift shared four photos, including one of Kelce on one knee as she holds his face and another showing the ring as Swift and Kelce hold hands.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Relationship Timeline
Kelce first attended Swift's Eras Tour on July 8, 2023. Kelce said on his podcast New Heights that he was unable to give a bracelet to Swift, and he was "disappointed that she doesn't talk before or after her shows because she has to save her voice for the 44 songs that she sings."
Swift attended a Kansas City Chiefs game on September 24, 2023.
"We actually had a significant amount of time that no one knew, which I'm grateful for, because we got to get to know each other. By the time I went to that first game, we were a couple," Swift said in an interview with TIME.
She continued to attend games throughout the season and supported him at the 2024 Super Bowl.
In June 2024, Kelce joined Swift onstage at the Eras Tour.
Swift appeared as a guest on New Heights alongside Travis and his brother, Jason Kelce, earlier this month.
What is Taylor Swift's Engagement Ring?
Newsweek previously confirmed that Swift's engagement ring is an old mine brilliant cut from designer Kindred Lubeck.
What People Are Saying
Brittany Mahomes, wife of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, on Instagram: "Two of the most genuine people meet and fall in love. Just so happy for these two."
Kansas City Chiefs, on X: "Today is a fairytale. Congrats to Travis and Taylor—we're excited to have you as a permanent member of the Chiefs Kingdom family!"
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