
Some love stories play out on the biggest stages, where stadium lights meet stardom. Taylor Swift
and Travis Kelce are that perfect blend—poetry and power, spotlight and sidelines. Their romance grew from a shared spark at her concert to her beaming proudly beside his mother during NFL games. However, for all her immense fan following, Swift’s most vocal non-supporter has long been Donald Trump. So, during a dreamy Stanley Cup date night, while fans swooned over the couple, one unexpected moment left Swift at the center of a brewing backlash over her surprising company.
On Thursday, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce made a headline-worthy appearance at Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals at Amerant Bank Arena in South Florida. Seated in a VIP suite, the couple shared the spotlight with none other than NHL legend Wayne Gretzky, widely regarded as one of hockey’s all-time greats. However, the excitement quickly shifted when fans online reacted to Gretzky’s known support of Donald Trump
, turning a fun night out into a flashpoint for unexpected controversy.
Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Wayne Gretzky 🤩 #StanleyCup
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🇨🇦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/4KjbdjVctF pic.twitter.com/NVeTo40FIz— NHL (@NHL) June 13, 2025
Less than a month ago, Donald Trump stirred the pot with a strange outburst on Truth Social, declaring Taylor Swift “no longer hot”
and bizarrely suggesting he was the reason behind it. Swift, who has rarely minced words when it comes to truth and politics, chose not to respond. Still, her views remained clear as she has publicly denounced AI-generated endorsements and thrown her support behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. Therefore, this unexpected sighting left fans confused and completely caught off guard.
Taylor Swift’s unexpected hangout with hockey legend and documented Donald Trump supporter Wayne Gretzky left Swifties stunned, sparking disappointment and outrage across social media in a rare twist no one saw coming.
VIP box drama: Taylor Swift draws fire for sharing space with Wayne Gretzky
While Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce turned heads with their stylish looks and sweet chemistry, it was their close seating to Wayne Gretzky that truly stirred conversation. For many fans, the moment felt tense, especially knowing that Donald Trump had previously taken public jabs at Swift. Given her outspoken support for liberal causes like LGBTQ+ rights and voter advocacy, the sight of her alongside a known Trump supporter left many feeling conflicted. Swifties did not hold back, voicing sharp criticism and disappointment online.
I have lost all respect for Taylor Swift. Too bad. I thought she was better than this.
— Ann McD (@Dixannadoc) June 13, 2025
This must be AI
— S. Crowe 🇨🇦🇮🇹🇺🇲 (@scrow7777) June 13, 2025
Sickening display @nhl. Just horrible.
— T-Bone McCracken (@BoneMccracken) June 13, 2025
As backlash mounted, some fans rallied behind Wayne Gretzky instead.
Poor Wayne.. his face in this photo alone SAYS IT ALL.
Kelce and Swift are Trash.— Mrs. Nomad (@MrsNomad33) June 13, 2025
Poor Wayne! That’s an awful way to treat The Great One. I can’t believe they made him sit with them.
— Simpson🌻 #LGRW (@xenakixit) June 13, 2025
Wayne is a very nice person, was a great guest on New Heights and would want to visit Travis. He has probably met Taylor in the past. No need for all the negativity.
— KJAnderson (@Ka3931Karol) June 13, 2025
This rare courtside sighting of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Wayne Gretzky at a hockey match had fans spiraling with mixed reactions. While some cheered the unlikely trio, Swift caught major heat. Her presence beside Gretzky set off immense backlash, especially since she has yet to respond to Trump’s earlier jabs at her
. Many saw it as a questionable move, accusing her of sending the wrong message by staying silent and sharing space with political controversy.
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