Donald Trump’s reaction to Taylor Swift’s engagement with Travis Kelce took many by surprise. From past feuds to humor, here’s how Trump responded to the big news.
In an unexpected turn of events, Donald Trump has broken his silence on the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce engagement news. Known for his bold and often controversial statements, Trump’s response to the couple’s announcement left fans and the press in shock — especially considering the longstanding tension between Trump and Swift.
A Longstanding Feud: The Backstory
Trump and Swift have had their share of public disagreements over the years. From Swift’s vocal political stance, which includes endorsements for Kamala Harris in 2024, to Trump’s repeated social media jabs, their relationship has hardly been warm. The former president notably declared in 2024: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” following Swift’s endorsement of the vice president.
Even more recently, Trump compared Swift unfavorably to actress Sydney Sweeney in a post on Truth Social, adding fuel to the fire by mocking the singer’s public image and criticizing her during the 2023 Super Bowl.
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Swift has made her feelings toward Trump clear, too. In a 2019 interview with The Guardian, she called his presidency an “autocracy,” and she later took to X to call out his handling of the George Floyd protests, promising to vote him out in the next election.
Trump’s Surprising Reaction to the Engagement
So, with the announcement of Swift’s engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, everyone was wondering: How would Trump react?
When asked by reporters at a recent press event about the Swift-Kelce engagement, Trump, never one to shy away from the spotlight, responded with his trademark humor.
“Well, I wish him a lot of luck,” Trump said with a grin, sending the press into laughter. His comment, though lighthearted, quickly turned more sincere.
“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,” Trump continued, his tone shifting to one of genuine well-wishing.
This was an unexpected shift from Trump’s usual combative style, especially considering the history of animosity between him and Swift. His kind words took many by surprise and even sparked a bit of intrigue — was this a sign of a potential thaw in their relationship?
The Engagement: A Huge Moment for Swift and Kelce
The Swift-Kelce engagement has made waves worldwide, with the couple’s Instagram post garnering over 26 million likes in less than 24 hours. FOX News even interrupted its regular programming to cover the monumental news, and Google celebrated the engagement with a special Easter egg — golden confetti falling across the screen when users searched for Swift’s name.
The engagement comes after two years of dating, and sources close to the couple say they’ve been discussing marriage and starting a family. As an insider told US Weekly, “They want to be married and have kids in the future… they feel like they’ve found their person.”
Trump reacts to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement news:
"Well, I wish him a lot of luck. Nah, I think it's — 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." pic.twitter.com/pDt8fCep0n
— The Recount (@therecount) August 26, 2025
Trump’s Approval: A Surprising Endorsement
Although Trump’s reaction was lighter and more humorous than expected, his final words of approval for the couple’s relationship have been seen as a surprising yet positive gesture.
In the world of celebrity engagements, it’s rare to see a political figure with such a public history of conflict offer words of encouragement — especially to someone like Taylor Swift. Whether or not Trump’s comments indicate a shift in his relationship with the pop icon remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that the former president wishes Swift and Kelce all the best as they embark on their new chapter.
