Patrick Mahomes commends wife's influence after Trump's praise and Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement

Former President Trump touts 'big MAGA fan' Brittany Mahomes when asked about pop star Taylor Swift's post-debate endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes told reporters Wednesday he will not endorse any candidate in the upcoming election. He's focused on leading the Kansas City Chiefs to win a third straight Super Bowl, something no NFL team has ever done. 

Mahomes' mission comes during an election year in which the quarterback is surrounded by opposing political forces in his personal life. 

Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, earned public praise from former President Trump during an interview with Fox News Wednesday. After Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Mahomes' longtime teammate and close friend, Travis Kelce, announced her endorsement for Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday night, Trump said he "liked" Brittany Mahomes more than Swift anyway. 

"I actually like Mrs. Mahomes much better if you want to know the truth. She’s a big Trump fan," Trump said on "Fox & Friends." "I like Brittany. I think Brittany’s great."

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Patrick Mahomes was asked about the former president's comments during a press conference Wednesday as the Chiefs prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals. He then praised his wife's influence in allowing people to express their views freely. 

"I think you see Brittany does a lot in the community," the 28-year-old QB said. "I do a lot in the community to help bring people up and give people an opportunity to use their voice," He said. "In political times, people are going to use stuff here and there, but I can’t let that affect how I go about my business every single day of my life and trying to live it to