Why Taylor Swift’s Fans are Outraged Over Her Connection to Jackson Mahomes Amid Sexual Battery Allegations
Taylor Swift has recently come under fire for her association with Brittany Mahomes and her family, particularly with Jackson Mahomes, the brother of the Kansas City Chiefs’ starting quarterback. Jackson Mahomes is facing three counts of aggravated sexual battery following an incident that led to his arrest on May 3, 2023.
Swift’s appearance at NFL games alongside the younger Mahomes brother has raised suspicions among spectators and fans, with many speculating that it may be a PR move to boost his public image ahead of the trial. Some critics have questioned why Swift, a neutral party, would choose to stand by someone facing such serious allegations, leading to a wave of criticism on social media platforms like X.com (formerly Twitter).
One user expressed their concern, urging Swift to reconsider her association with Jackson Mahomes: “Taylor really needs to learn what it means to be a good activist because – girl – I love you but you can’t stand for sexual assault victims then turn your back on them.” Another echoed this sentiment, calling for the issue to gain more attention: “Love her to death but this thread needs to go viral so she and tree address it or do something about this. As an SA survivor and advocate, she should not be hanging out with this kind of people.”
However, not all reactions were supportive, with some individuals lashing out at Swift for her connection to the Mahomes family. One particularly aggressive comment read: “This has been going on for a while now but y’all chose to turn a blind eye to it and act as this disgusting woman’s defense lawyers. Sorry but as a survivor myself, I feel utterly disgusted by this.”
As the trial date looms, many are left wondering about the specifics of the allegations against Jackson Mahomes. While the trial was initially scheduled for May of the same year, it has been postponed multiple times, with the most recent rescheduling setting the preliminary hearing for January 2024. Despite being out on bail after meeting the $100,000 bail conditions, Jackson Mahomes is restricted from making public comments about the case or having any contact with the victim or witnesses.
